Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing & Production
Location: Malta
Salary: €45,000 - €50,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Client
I am currently representing a high-scale food manufacturing and production facility based in Malta. Known for their commitment to quality and operational excellence, they supply a diverse range of products to a demanding market.
As they continue to optimize their production capabilities, they have tasked me with finding a disciplined and results-driven Operations Manager. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between high-level strategic planning and the daily execution of production, storage, and logistics.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Operations Manager will own the end-to-end operational lifecycle. This is a comprehensive leadership position covering Production, Warehousing (Store), Dispatch, and Logistics.
Your mission is to ensure that production targets are met with maximum efficiency and zero compromise on food safety, while maintaining a lean and well-organized supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Oversight: Lead the production process, approve schedules, and ensure all output is cost-effective, high-quality, and delivered on time.
2. Warehouse & Inventory Management: Oversee store operations, ensuring strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO systems, accurate lot tracking, and the maintenance of a 3-day safety stock level.
3. Logistics & Dispatch: Coordinate the movement and allocation of vehicles, ensuring all customer orders are loaded and dispatched precisely according to schedule.
4. KPI & Performance Management: Monitor and report on daily production KPIs, wastage levels, and worker performance. You will be responsible for coaching, scheduling, and identifying training needs.
5. Quality & Safety: Ensure a robust Food Safety Culture is maintained. You will work closely with the QA team to uphold the highest standards of hygiene, health, and safety across all departments.
6. Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the logistics or storage systems and implement strategic improvements to ensure continuity of supply.
Requirements
7. Education: University degree in a Food-related major or equivalent technical work experience.
8. Experience: A minimum of 8–10 years of proven experience in a similar operational leadership role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
9. Technical Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Food Safety & Quality Management Systems.
10. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to gather data, work with figures, and produce accurate production and waste reports.
11. Leadership: A successful track record of achieving budgeted results through team motivation and structured performance management.
12. Attributes: Exceptional time management, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and solid decision-making judgment.
Why Join This Company?
13. Opportunity to lead a critical function within a well-established and growing food production group.
14. A role with high visibility, reporting directly to the C-suite.
15. A fast-paced environment where your improvements to logistics and production will have a direct impact on the company’s success.