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Head of Central Kitchen Production & Product Development (F&B)

8-10 Years
SGD 8,000 - 10,000 per month
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Job Description

  • Lead manufacturing operations and product innovation.
  • Drive the future product portfolio and expansion plans.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established food and beverage company recognised for delivering high-quality consumer products across retail and foodservice channels. The organisation continues to invest in manufacturing capabilities, product innovation and market expansion to support future growth opportunities.

With a commitment to food quality, operational excellence and consumer-focused innovation, the company is seeking a dynamic leader to drive both production performance and new product development initiatives.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end operations of the central kitchen and manufacturing facility.
  • Drive production efficiency, capacity planning and continuous operational improvement.
  • Lead new product development and innovation projects from concept through commercial launch.
  • Develop innovative food products aligned to evolving consumer and market trends.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance and regulatory standards.
  • Partner with commercial, procurement and operational teams to successfully launch new products.
  • Build, mentor and develop high-performing production and research teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimally 8 years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, food production or central kitchen operations.
  • Proven experience in new product development, commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management, food safety and manufacturing best practices.
  • Experience managing production teams, operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Commercially minded with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to balance innovation, operational efficiency and profitability objectives.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead both production and innovation functions with significant organisational impact.
  • Highly visible role supporting business growth and future product expansion.
  • Exposure to product innovation, manufacturing transformation and commercialisation projects.
  • Collaborative leadership team with strong investment in growth and capability building.
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing food manufacturing business.
  • Supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
  • Opportunity to shape next-generation food products and production capabilities.

Contact

Kimberly Choo (Lic No.: R22109855 / EA No.: 18S9099)

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JN-082026-7086342

Phone number

+65 6533 2777

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N

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