Bakery Production Manager

About the role

An experienced Production Manager is sought to oversee the daily operations of a bakery production facility in Papua New Guinea. The role calls for strong hands-on bakery production experience and the ability to manage production, quality, inventory, equipment and teams efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily bakery production schedules and workflows.
• Ensure product quality, consistency and production targets.
• Manage raw materials, inventory, procurement and production costs.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Lead, train and supervise bakers and production staff.
• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot bakery equipment such as mixers, proofers and ovens.
• Improve production efficiency and minimise material wastage.
• Maintain production records and use systems such as SAP.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in bakery or food production management.
• Strong hands-on experience in commercial or industrial bakery production.
• Relevant baking qualifications or professional baker experience.
• Good knowledge of dough processing, recipes, baking temperatures and bakery equipment.
• Experience in quality control, inventory and cost management.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other production management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.