OVERVIEW: The Factory Floor Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day production activities within the smoked salmon factory. The role ensures production targets are met efficiently and safely while complying with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Production Manager supervises factory staff, maintains high product quality standards, coordinates dispatch and inventory movement, and supports continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities 1. Production & Operations Management • Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities (processing, smoking, slicing, packing, and labeling). • Ensure production schedules are met while minimizing waste and downtime. • Monitor production yields, losses, and efficiencies and implement corrective actions when necessary. • Coordinate closely with procurement and inventory to ensure raw materials and packaging are available. 2. Staff Management & Supervision • Manage, supervise, and motivate factory floor employees, including line supervisors and operators. • Allocate staff effectively across shifts and production lines. • Train new employees and support ongoing skills development. • Enforce factory rules, hygiene standards, attendance, and disciplinary procedures. • Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback. 3. Quality Control & Product Standards • Ensure all products meet company quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements. • Oversee in-process quality checks and final product inspections. • Work closely with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve quality issues or customer complaints. • Ensure proper product handling, traceability, labeling, and shelf-life management. 4. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP and GMP. • Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards. • Ensure cleaning schedules, temperature controls, and documentation are properly maintained. • Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and certification bodies. 5. Dispatch, Logistics & Inventory Control • Oversee order preparation, packing accuracy, and timely dispatch of finished goods. • Coordinate with sales, administration, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery. • Monitor finished goods inventory and ensure FIFO/FEFO practices and cold chain integrity. • Maintain accurate production, dispatch, and stock records. 6. Equipment & Facility Management • Ensure proper use, basic maintenance, and cleanliness of production equipment. • Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs. • Maintain a safe, organized factory floor in line with health and safety standards. 7. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement • Monitor labor efficiency, raw material usage, and production costs. • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity. • Participate in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Qualifications: • Degree or diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or processing environments, preferably in seafood, meat, or chilled food production. • Experience managing factory floor teams and supervising operators. • Hands-on salmon processing experience is not required, but the ability to understand fish handling, processing techniques, yields, and efficiencies is important. • Strong understanding of food safety systems such as HACCP and GMP. Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. • Good communication skills.

Interested candidates can send their CV by Email to: leila.tomey@krghattas.com