Head of Production

The Company is seeking a Head of Production to lead central food production operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include developing production plans, improving productivity and capacity utilization, managing budgets and costs, and ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements. The role also oversees product and process improvements, facilities and equipment, and external production partners. The successful candidate will identify commercial partnerships that make effective use of production capabilities and support business growth. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, and have around 15 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, central kitchen, or consumer goods production, including substantial senior management experience. Strong expertise in production operations, cost management, and operational improvement is required, along with knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety requirements. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM is an advantage. The role calls for strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills, as well as a hands-on, commercially minded, and solution-oriented approach.