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1. Job Purpose
The Factory Manager is responsible for managing all factory operations, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, cost control, workforce productivity, and compliance with food safety standards.
The position requires strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to continuously improve factory performance while supporting Lavida Sauces' business growth.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Production Management
Oversee daily manufacturing operations across all production lines.
Ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.
Maximize machinery utilization and production efficiency.
Minimize downtime, waste, and production delays.
Monitor production performance against approved plans.
Ensure effective coordination between production shifts.
B. Cost Control & Efficiency
Monitor and reduce manufacturing costs per ton.
Control raw material and packaging consumption.
Minimize production waste and material losses.
Optimize labor productivity and overtime expenses.
Monitor utility consumption and operational expenses.
Implement continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
C. Quality & Food Safety
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and applicable food safety standards.
Coordinate with QA/QC to maintain consistent product quality.
Ensure adherence to approved recipes and processing parameters.
Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and production conditions.
Investigate manufacturing-related complaints and implement corrective actions.
Ensure proper product traceability and production documentation.
D. Maintenance & Equipment
Supervise maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are implemented.
Minimize equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
Monitor spare parts availability and maintenance expenses.
Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment.
E. Inventory & Odoo ERP
Ensure accurate recording of manufacturing operations in Odoo.
Monitor raw material consumption against approved BOMs.
Ensure daily closure of production orders.
Monitor work-in-progress inventory and finished goods transfers.
Investigate production-related inventory discrepancies.
Coordinate with finance and warehouses to maintain accurate inventory records.
F. Workforce Management
Manage production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and factory workers.
Optimize manpower allocation and productivity.
Enforce attendance, discipline, and factory regulations.
Evaluate employee performance and identify training needs.
Coordinate with HR regarding staffing and workforce requirements.
G. Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe and organized factory environment.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Enforce proper equipment operation and safety procedures.
Investigate workplace incidents and implement preventive measures.
Ensure factory hygiene and housekeeping standards.
H. Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to increase production capacity.
Improve production processes and operational efficiency.
Implement SOPs and lean manufacturing practices.
Recommend automation and equipment improvements.
Support factory expansion and development projects.
3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
KPITargetProduction Plan Achievement≥ 95%Overall Equipment Effectiveness≥ 80%Manufacturing Waste≤ 2%Unplanned Machine Downtime≤ 5%Odoo Production Accuracy≥ 99%Daily Production Order Closing100%Preventive Maintenance Compliance≥ 95%Manufacturing Cost per TonContinuous ImprovementProduct QualityReduction in Defects & ComplaintsWorkplace SafetyZero Lost-Time Accidents Target
Targets are subject to validation against actual factory performance.
4. Reporting Requirements
The Factory Manager must submit daily and monthly reports covering:
Planned versus actual production.
Production efficiency and machine downtime.
Raw material consumption and manufacturing waste.
Labor attendance and productivity.
Quality issues and corrective actions.
Manufacturing costs and operational expenses.
Odoo production accuracy and pending transactions.
Operational challenges and improvement initiatives.
5. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in food manufacturing.
At least 5 years in factory management or senior production management.
Experience in sauces, condiments, mayonnaise, ketchup, or similar food products is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of production planning, cost control, and manufacturing efficiency.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo.
Proven ability to manage large manufacturing teams.
6. Required Skills
Strong leadership and team management.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Cost-conscious and results-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple production lines.
Effective communication and reporting skills.
High level of discipline and accountability.
7. Authority & Accountability
The Factory Manager is responsible for overall factory operational performance, including production efficiency, manufacturing costs, equipment utilization, workforce productivity, and operational discipline.
The Factory Manager has the authority to organize factory operations, allocate resources within approved budgets, recommend operational improvements, and stop unsafe production activities.
Product quality and food safety release decisions remain under the independent authority of the Quality Assurance department.
8. Expected Results
The Factory Manager is expected to:
Achieve production targets consistently.
Reduce manufacturing costs and operational waste.
Improve machinery efficiency and workforce productivity.
Maintain high food safety and quality standards.
Ensure accurate daily manufacturing records in Odoo.
Establish a disciplined, efficient, and well-organized factory.
Deliver measurable improvements in factory performance.
Requirements
1. Education
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Additional qualifications in Operations Management or Manufacturing Management are preferred.
2. Professional Experience
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in food manufacturing.
At least 5–7 years in a Factory Manager or Plant Manager position.
Previous experience managing a food manufacturing facility producing at least 500–1,000 tons monthly is preferred.
Experience managing 200+ employees across multiple departments.
Proven experience managing multiple production lines simultaneously.
Previous experience in medium- or large-scale food manufacturing companies.
3. Food Manufacturing Experience
Strong experience in sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings, condiments, or similar food products.
Knowledge of mixing, emulsification, cooking, pasteurization, and filling operations.
Experience with sachet filling, bottles, jars, and bulk packaging.
Understanding of hot-fill processes, thermal processing, and retort operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
4. Production & Operational Management
Ability to manage production planning and daily factory operations.
Strong understanding of production efficiency and capacity utilization.
Experience improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Ability to identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.
Experience reducing machine downtime and production losses.
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment management.
5. Financial & Cost Management
Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.
Ability to calculate and control production cost per ton.
Experience reducing raw material and packaging waste.
Ability to optimize labor costs and factory overhead.
Experience managing factory operational budgets.
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
6. Quality & Food Safety
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000.
Familiarity with FSSC 22000 is preferred.
Experience with food safety audits and regulatory inspections.
Understanding of product traceability and corrective actions.
Experience manufacturing products for local and export markets.
7. ERP & Inventory Management
Strong experience using ERP systems in manufacturing operations.
Experience with Odoo ERP is preferred.
Understanding of BOMs, manufacturing orders, material consumption, and work-in-progress.
Ability to monitor inventory accuracy and production losses.
Experience implementing daily production reporting and operational KPIs.
8. Leadership & Management
Proven ability to lead large manufacturing teams.
Strong leadership, discipline, and decision-making skills.
Experience managing production, maintenance, warehouse, and factory support departments.
Ability to establish accountability and performance standards.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
9. Language & Computer Skills
Fluent Arabic.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using ERP systems and manufacturing dashboards.
10. Preferred Candidate Profile
Currently working as a Factory Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Manager in an established food manufacturing company.
Experience in sauces, condiments, or other liquid and semi-liquid food manufacturing.
Demonstrated success in increasing production capacity while reducing costs.
Hands-on management style with strong factory-floor presence.
Capable of developing systems, improving discipline, and managing factory expansion.
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