Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Production Manager with a background in culinary arts, specifically in pastry-making. As the Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the production operations of our pastry department, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to production schedules. This position requires strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a passion for producing exceptional pastries.

Responsibilities:

Production Oversight: Manage and supervise all aspects of pastry production, including planning, scheduling, and execution of production tasks for both shifts.

Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of pastry production staff, providing direction, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity.

Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization: Ensure that the production facility is clean, organized, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards at all times.

Staff Management: Oversee the hiring, training, and performance management of production staff, including conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback.

Inventory Control: Work closely with the inventory management team to monitor ingredient inventory levels, minimize waste, and ensure adequate stock for production needs.

Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of product quality and consistency.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancements within the production department, implementing solutions to optimize workflow and productivity.

Requirements:

Culinary Qualification: Formal culinary training or equivalent experience as a chef or pastry chef.

Management Experience: Proven experience in a managerial role within a pastry production environment, with demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.

Culinary Expertise: Strong knowledge and proficiency in pastry-making techniques, with a passion for creating high-quality, artisanal pastries.

Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, management, and external stakeholders.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to addressing challenges in the production process.

Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate production demands and operational needs.