Production Manager

Naturepack Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced and hands-on Food Production Manager to lead our food production workshop / central kitchen operations. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production planning, consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and cost control, while supporting product innovation and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily and weekly production schedules to meet demand forecasts.

• Optimize manpower, materials, and workflow to improve efficiency and minimize waste.

• Supervise food preparation, processing, packaging, and inventory control.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and internal SOPs.

• Maintain product consistency through recipe standardization and quality checks.

• Ensure audit readiness and proper documentation of production records.

• Lead R&D initiatives, including new recipe development and product prototyping.

• Refine and optimize recipes for taste, cost efficiency, and operational feasibility.

• Scale recipes from pilot batches to high-volume production while maintaining quality standards.

• Train, mentor, and manage production staff to drive performance and accountability.

• Monitor food costs, yields, and inventory accuracy.

Requirement

• At least 5+ years experience in kitchen, food production, manufacturing, or equivalent, including supervisory roles

• Strong expertise in food safety, recipe standardization, and scaling for high-volume output.

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments as a hands-on leader.