Job description
TerraBite Foods Ltd. is a premium, fast-growing food manufacturer committed to delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers worldwide. We are seeking a seasoned Production Manager to oversee our Singapore-based facility and drive manufacturing excellence.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can optimize processes, uphold the highest standards of food safety, and align production with sales demand. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in food processing with strong people leadership and data-driven decision-making.
As a key member of the Operations leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering production targets, managing resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.
Responsibility
- Lead daily production planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple lines to meet safety, quality, and throughput targets.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for yield, efficiency, OEE, waste, and on-time delivery; implement improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles where applicable.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and local food safety regulations; manage internal audits and corrective actions.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, CIP programs, changeovers, and line sanitation to minimize downtime and contamination risk.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage batch records, product specifications, and traceability; support root-cause investigations.
- Lead and develop a high-performance production team; plan training, safety coaching, and succession planning.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain, R&D, and Procurement to align raw material supply with production schedules and launches.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, cost optimization, and waste reduction across the facility.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment; leadership role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and food safety regulations; experience with FSMA is a plus.
- Proficiency in production planning, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Lean manufacturing tools.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to manage diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with data-driven problem solving; proficiency in MS Office and data visualization tools.
- Fluent in English; ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment; willingness to work shifts as needed.