Production Manager at Leading F&B Manufacturer in Yangon

Job Description

Production Manager at Leading F&B Manufacturer in Yangon 

• Lead a hands-on production team and keep manufacturing operations safe, efficient, and consistently on track
• Up to 3,500,000 MMK plus other allowances 

The Role

Exciting role for a hands-on Production Manager who enjoys being close to the operation and leading people directly. This role is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned production shift, balancing people management, production targets, quality, food safety, and safety requirements. You will work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other operational teams to solve problems quickly, develop your people, and continuously improve the way the plant operates

About the Company

Our client is a leading FMCG distribution and brand-building company in Myanmar. The company continues to invest in technology, sales management systems, and supply chain capabilities to support its growing operations

Description

• Lead the day-to-day production team and overall performance of the assigned shift
• Ensure production activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and food safety standards
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, supporting employees and resolving operational issues as they arise
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for safety, attendance, performance, quality, and workplace standards
• Coach, develop, and provide regular feedback to production employees
• Coordinate manpower, shift coverage, and daily priorities to maintain smooth operations
• Monitor production performance and respond effectively to changes in equipment, staffing, materials, and production priorities
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Operations teams to troubleshoot issues and minimize disruption
• Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, productivity, and operational reliability
• Identify practical opportunities to improve production processes and overall plant performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, or a related field
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar hands-on environment
• Proven experience directly managing employees, including coaching, performance management, accountability, and daily problem-solving
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor rather than managing exclusively from an office
• Strong safety mindset and confidence to address unsafe practices or conditions
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions when production does not go according to plan
• Strong ability to balance people, production, quality, safety, and changing operational priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across production and support functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage staffing, production priorities, documentation, and shift handovers
• Food or dairy manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, continuous improvement, and regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage

Benefits

Ferry + Other allowances

Career Growth Opportunities 

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​For more information, contact Tun Chit Su Myat on WhatsApp/Telegram at +95-9-777-001-918