Senior Manager - Food Business Development Factories - #1125155

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The General Manager/Senior Manager is tasked with overseeing comprehensive business operations, personnel management, and performance across our three (3) Food Manufacturing factories / central kitchen. This position necessitates significant experience in the food service industry, with a focus on guiding the activities of the Production Manager/Team. The incumbent will have a crucial role in training and leading the Production Manager/Team to successfully attain their objectives, with a particular emphasis on expanding B2B new business opportunities.
 

REPORTING LINE:

• Chief Executive Officer
   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for complete end-to-end operations of the factories/central kitchens including team development, health & safety, food safety & quality, cost, P&L, experimental compliance, people development, and service.

• Utilize your extensive B2B experience to identify and cultivate new business opportunities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners, suppliers, and clients to drive growth and market expansion.

• Ensure all required KPIs are met accordingly to business operations’ goals on safety, production, quality, and costs.

• Collect & analyse data in order to proactively identify production issues or develop plans to resolve existing issues.

• Responsible for creating and sustaining a world-class culture around people and food safety, quality, customer experience, and history-making fun.

• Oversee production managers/team to ensure that the production stays on schedule, from the raw material to the production line to packaging to cleaning & delivery.

• Overall in charge of all Fleet (Vehicles, Logistics/Warehouse division and Drivers).

• Onboard, train, and develop production managers and production workers creating an environment where leaders are developed

• Maintain overall responsibility for the factories/central kitchens, including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery.

• Implement all SOPs and drive compliance with ISO22000 and HALAL certifications.

• Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards.

• Ensure work shifts are planned to provide high efficiency & quality to customers on time, in full, and with cost-effectiveness.

• Maintain production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards.

• Provide a safe working environment by maintaining quality equipment and enforcing adherence to developed work practices

• Ensure employees have the right tools, knowledge, and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely

• Promote a culture of world-class performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality

• Provide coaching, teaching, and mentorship to a diverse and engaged team

• Execute any other duties as assigned.
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Culinary Education / Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience. 

• Minimum 10 years’ hands-on experience in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing Process environment will be preferred.

• Excellent knowledge of Production, ordering and inventory of food service products and equipment.

• Proven track record of generating commercial growth

• Knowledge on SFA / HACCP and ISO22000 standard requirements

• Possess effective management skills

• Analytical thinker, and decision-maker with focus on action and outcomes who drives results

• Possess the capability to lead, motivate and manage subordinates

• Decisive and committed, able to work under pressure. 

• PC literate with knowledge of MS Office

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Must be fluent in Mandarin to communicate with Chinese stakeholders