Production Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to Healthy Bars’ continued growth and the development of our new production facility, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Manager to take overall responsibility for the organization and management of the production process.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the successful execution of the production plan through the effective management of people, equipment, and resources, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, organize, and coordinate the daily operations of the production floor;
Ensure the production plan is completed within the agreed timelines, quantities, and quality standards;
Allocate employees and resources according to production priorities and line workload;
Monitor production results, deviations, losses, downtime, and process efficiency;
Analyze the causes of missed production targets and implement the necessary corrective actions;
Lead, develop, and motivate the production teams;
Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of employees;
Ensure compliance with internal policies, technological instructions, and established production standards;
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements;
Monitor compliance with quality and food safety standards;
Work closely with the Quality Department when deviations are identified and implement the agreed corrective and preventive actions;
Identify opportunities for optimization and participate in the implementation of LEAN practices and continuous improvement tools;
Maintain active communication with other departments to ensure the timely resolution of operational issues;
Prepare regular analyses and reports on production performance;
Work with the ERP system and ensure that production information is recorded accurately and on time.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment;
Proven experience in managing people, teams, and production processes;
Experience in planning and executing production schedules;
Good knowledge of and practical experience with LEAN principles and tools;
Ability to analyze production performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement;
Strong organizational and communication skills;
Ability to motivate and develop employees and build alignment within the team;
Proactive, responsible, and results-oriented approach;
Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities effectively;
Experience working with ERP systems;
Excellent MS Office skills;
English language proficiency at a minimum B1 level.

ADVANTAGES

Experience in the food manufacturing industry;
Experience in a high-volume or multi-product manufacturing environment;
Knowledge of quality and food safety management standards and systems;
Practical experience with production KPIs, loss reduction, and efficiency improvement;
Experience participating in the implementation of new production lines, equipment, or manufacturing processes.

WHAT WE OFFER

Long-term career development opportunities in a modern and growing manufacturing company;
A key role in building and developing the production processes within our new factory;
Competitive salary and bonus scheme;
Employment contract with full social security contributions based on the actual salary;
Additional health insurance with the option to include family members;
Monthly food vouchers at the maximum statutory value;
Flexible start to the working day;
Provided parking space;
Company events and employee initiatives;
Unlimited access to protein bars;
Workplace: Iliantsi district, 41 Rozhen Blvd., Sofia.

HOW TO APPLY

If your experience and motivation match this opportunity and you would like to become part of the Healthy Bars team, please submit your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

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