Senior Manager - Food Business Development Factories

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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.
• Leverage data collection and analysis to continually strengthen production processes and implement effective improvement plans.
• 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 chinese to communicate with Chinese stakeholders