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Job PurposeThe Factory Manager is responsible for managing all factory operations, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, cost control, workforce productivity, and compliance with food safety standards.\nThe position requires strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to continuously improve factory performance while supporting Lavida Sauces' business growth.\n2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Production Management\nOversee daily manufacturing operations across all production lines.\n\nEnsure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.\n\nMaximize machinery utilization and production efficiency.\n\nMinimize downtime, waste, and production delays.\n\nMonitor production performance against approved plans.\n\nEnsure effective coordination between production shifts.\n\nB. Cost Control & Efficiency\nMonitor and reduce manufacturing costs per ton.\n\nControl raw material and packaging consumption.\n\nMinimize production waste and material losses.\n\nOptimize labor productivity and overtime expenses.\n\nMonitor utility consumption and operational expenses.\n\nImplement continuous cost-reduction initiatives.\n\nC. Quality & Food Safety\nEnsure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and applicable food safety standards.\n\nCoordinate with QA/QC to maintain consistent product quality.\n\nEnsure adherence to approved recipes and processing parameters.\n\nMonitor hygiene, sanitation, and production conditions.\n\nInvestigate manufacturing-related complaints and implement corrective actions.\n\nEnsure proper product traceability and production documentation.\n\nD. Maintenance & Equipment\nSupervise maintenance activities and equipment performance.\n\nEnsure preventive maintenance schedules are implemented.\n\nMinimize equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.\n\nMonitor spare parts availability and maintenance expenses.\n\nSupport installation and commissioning of new production equipment.\n\nE. Inventory & Odoo ERP\nEnsure accurate recording of manufacturing operations in Odoo.\n\nMonitor raw material consumption against approved BOMs.\n\nEnsure daily closure of production orders.\n\nMonitor work-in-progress inventory and finished goods transfers.\n\nInvestigate production-related inventory discrepancies.\n\nCoordinate with finance and warehouses to maintain accurate inventory records.\n\nF. Workforce Management\nManage production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and factory workers.\n\nOptimize manpower allocation and productivity.\n\nEnforce attendance, discipline, and factory regulations.\n\nEvaluate employee performance and identify training needs.\n\nCoordinate with HR regarding staffing and workforce requirements.\n\nG. Health, Safety & Compliance\nMaintain a safe and organized factory environment.\n\nEnsure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.\n\nEnforce proper equipment operation and safety procedures.\n\nInvestigate workplace incidents and implement preventive measures.\n\nEnsure factory hygiene and housekeeping standards.\n\nH. Continuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to increase production capacity.\n\nImprove production processes and operational efficiency.\n\nImplement SOPs and lean manufacturing practices.\n\nRecommend automation and equipment improvements.\n\nSupport factory expansion and development projects.\n\n3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)KPITargetProduction Plan Achievement≥ 95%Overall Equipment Effectiveness≥ 80%Manufacturing Waste≤ 2%Unplanned Machine Downtime≤ 5%Odoo Production Accuracy≥ 99%Daily Production Order Closing100%Preventive Maintenance Compliance≥ 95%Manufacturing Cost per TonContinuous ImprovementProduct QualityReduction in Defects & ComplaintsWorkplace SafetyZero Lost-Time Accidents Target\nTargets are subject to validation against actual factory performance.\n4. Reporting RequirementsThe Factory Manager must submit daily and monthly reports covering:\nPlanned versus actual production.\n\nProduction efficiency and machine downtime.\n\nRaw material consumption and manufacturing waste.\n\nLabor attendance and productivity.\n\nQuality issues and corrective actions.\n\nManufacturing costs and operational expenses.\n\nOdoo production accuracy and pending transactions.\n\nOperational challenges and improvement initiatives.\n\n5. Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.\n\nMinimum 10 years of experience in food manufacturing.\n\nAt least 5 years in factory management or senior production management.\n\nExperience in sauces, condiments, mayonnaise, ketchup, or similar food products is strongly preferred.\n\nStrong knowledge of production planning, cost control, and manufacturing efficiency.\n\nFamiliarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems.\n\nExperience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo.\n\nProven ability to manage large manufacturing teams.\n\n6. Required SkillsStrong leadership and team management.\n\nExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills.\n\nCost-conscious and results-oriented mindset.\n\nStrong analytical and decision-making abilities.\n\nAbility to manage multiple production lines.\n\nEffective communication and reporting skills.\n\nHigh level of discipline and accountability.\n\n7. Authority & AccountabilityThe Factory Manager is responsible for overall factory operational performance, including production efficiency, manufacturing costs, equipment utilization, workforce productivity, and operational discipline.\nThe Factory Manager has the authority to organize factory operations, allocate resources within approved budgets, recommend operational improvements, and stop unsafe production activities.\nProduct quality and food safety release decisions remain under the independent authority of the Quality Assurance department.\n8. Expected ResultsThe Factory Manager is expected to:\nAchieve production targets consistently.\n\nReduce manufacturing costs and operational waste.\n\nImprove machinery efficiency and workforce productivity.\n\nMaintain high food safety and quality standards.\n\nEnsure accurate daily manufacturing records in Odoo.\n\nEstablish a disciplined, efficient, and well-organized factory.\n\nDeliver measurable improvements in factory performance.\n\nRequirements\n1. EducationBachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.\n\nAdditional qualifications in Operations Management or Manufacturing Management are preferred.\n\n2. Professional ExperienceMinimum 12–15 years of experience in food manufacturing.\n\nAt least 5–7 years in a Factory Manager or Plant Manager position.\n\nPrevious experience managing a food manufacturing facility producing at least 500–1,000 tons monthly is preferred.\n\nExperience managing 200+ employees across multiple departments.\n\nProven experience managing multiple production lines simultaneously.\n\nPrevious experience in medium- or large-scale food manufacturing companies.\n\n3. Food Manufacturing ExperienceStrong experience in sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise, dressings, condiments, or similar food products.\n\nKnowledge of mixing, emulsification, cooking, pasteurization, and filling operations.\n\nExperience with sachet filling, bottles, jars, and bulk packaging.\n\nUnderstanding of hot-fill processes, thermal processing, and retort operations.\n\nKnowledge of manufacturing hygiene and sanitation requirements.\n\n4. Production & Operational ManagementAbility to manage production planning and daily factory operations.\n\nStrong understanding of production efficiency and capacity utilization.\n\nExperience improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).\n\nAbility to identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.\n\nExperience reducing machine downtime and production losses.\n\nStrong understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment management.\n\n5. Financial & Cost ManagementStrong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting.\n\nAbility to calculate and control production cost per ton.\n\nExperience reducing raw material and packaging waste.\n\nAbility to optimize labor costs and factory overhead.\n\nExperience managing factory operational budgets.\n\nProven track record of delivering measurable cost savings.\n\n6. Quality & Food SafetyStrong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000.\n\nFamiliarity with FSSC 22000 is preferred.\n\nExperience with food safety audits and regulatory inspections.\n\nUnderstanding of product traceability and corrective actions.\n\nExperience manufacturing products for local and export markets.\n\n7. ERP & Inventory ManagementStrong experience using ERP systems in manufacturing operations.\n\nExperience with Odoo ERP is preferred.\n\nUnderstanding of BOMs, manufacturing orders, material consumption, and work-in-progress.\n\nAbility to monitor inventory accuracy and production losses.\n\nExperience implementing daily production reporting and operational KPIs.\n\n8. Leadership & ManagementProven ability to lead large manufacturing teams.\n\nStrong leadership, discipline, and decision-making skills.\n\nExperience managing production, maintenance, warehouse, and factory support departments.\n\nAbility to establish accountability and performance standards.\n\nStrong communication and problem-solving abilities.\n\nAbility to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.\n\n9. Language & Computer SkillsFluent Arabic.\n\nGood command of English, both written and spoken.\n\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills.\n\nExperience using ERP systems and manufacturing dashboards.\n\n10. Preferred Candidate ProfileCurrently working as a Factory Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Manager in an established food manufacturing company.\n\nExperience in sauces, condiments, or other liquid and semi-liquid food manufacturing.\n\nDemonstrated success in increasing production capacity while reducing costs.\n\nHands-on management style with strong factory-floor presence.\n\nCapable of developing systems, improving discipline, and managing factory expansion.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9785,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Wholesale"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-12T08:43:51Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":75,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.837,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":11,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["seen:11","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-11-14T05:58:10Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":19104,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/jaffan-group-factory-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/jaffan-group-factory-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-15T01:04:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1968,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3897860},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3897860"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fjaffan-group-factory-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fjaffan-group-factory-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fjaffan-group-factory-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/jaffan-group-factory-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fjaffan-group-factory-manager"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4150310}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"jaffangroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4150310},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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