Production Manager - Mandarin Speaking

Do you speak FLUENT MANDARIN ? Do you have a FOOD BACKGROUND ? This is a lovely role with a leading player in the food industry who is looking to bolster their production team with a FLUENT MANDARIN speaking Production Manager. This company has seen huge growth following covid and the increased number of home cooks and aspiring chefs. They are constantly expanding their product line and trying to innovate their production process ensuring a smooth, efficient business. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape production strategies, lead motivated teams, and introduce smart, data-driven improvements that boost productivity and profitability. From workflow design and cost optimisation to supplier management and team development, your leadership will make a real impact on the success of the business.

Role in a nutshell: Manage all manufacturing and production processes, driving quality improvement, productivity, efficiency and ensuring compliance. You will nurture the existing team and develop any new talent as the business expands.

• Oversee and coordinate all manufacturing and production processes.
• Design and implement new workflows to improve product quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Plan and manage staff rotas to meet production demands.
• Monitor production quality, costs, progress, and onsite management on a daily basis, liaising with senior management to drive efficiency and development.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to upskill production teams.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Produce regular reports and optimise production documentation, forms, and procedures.
• Build sustainable, profitable production strategies using internal and external real-time data, forecasts, and historical performance.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role in the FOOD INDUSTRY
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Flexible to meet changing production needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom.

Language Requirements:

• Mandarin Chinese: Fluent (Non-Negotiable)
• English: Fluent
• Additional languages will be considered an advantage.