Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIndustry: Food & BeverageAbout the RoleGRIVOT, a human resources consulting and services company, is recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of a leading company.The role will lead production and operational activities at a central food and beverage production facility, ensuring the supply of products to more than 70 branches in the required quantities, to the required quality standards, and on schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage daily production and operational activities across all departments within the central facility.Develop production plans based on branch demand, forecasts, and available capacity.Ensure timely product availability for more than 70 branches while maintaining consistent quality and required quantities.Coordinate with Procurement, Warehousing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure material availability and uninterrupted supply.Enforce food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.Improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and reduce waste, downtime, and production costs.Lead and develop production teams, monitor KPIs, and coordinate preventive maintenance to maintain operational readiness.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.At least 12 years of experience leading and managing food and beverage production and operations, including experience in a central production facility.Proven experience managing production and supply requirements for a large branch network, preferably 70 or more branches.Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management, inventory coordination, and cost control.Strong practical knowledge of food safety systems, including HACCP and GMP, occupational health and safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.Proficiency in ERP systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Arabic and English.