Production Manager (Bakery)

About the role

A full-time, on-site Production Manager (Bakery) position based in Dagon Seikkan Township. The manager oversees daily bakery operations, including planning and scheduling production, monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Forecast demand surges based on product seasonality and major cultural festivals to guarantee 100% product availability without overproduction.
• Develop baseline forecasts for daily, weekly and monthly demand across all retail SKUs, and turn them into actionable production plans for the commissary or central kitchen.
• Work with Marketing and Retail Operations to adjust forecasts around campaigns and new store openings, and use historical sales data, buyer demographics and market trends to build accurate pre-planning production models.
• Collaborate with Procurement so raw material availability matches production spikes.
• Manage and inspect production processes and equipment to keep them operational and safe for food production and staff handling.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality, and work with the quality control team to improve product quality and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in bakery, food production, central kitchen or manufacturing operations.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in chain restaurants, bakery brands, FMCG or food manufacturing is an advantage; experience managing large-scale bakery production and multiple product lines is preferred.
• Additional certifications in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP or ISO standards are an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems or inventory management software is an advantage.