Pastry Production Manager | Gelang Patah

Company Background

Our client is a Halal OEM manufacturer specializing in providing one-stop bakery solutions for businesses across the food service industry. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, the company offers customized bakery solutions designed to meet diverse business needs. The company supplies a wide range of bakery products, including raw dough, pre-baked, par-baked, and ready-to-serve items, enabling businesses to choose solutions that best fit their operational requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage daily pastry production schedules to ensure timely production output and fulfillment of operational requirements.
• Ensure consistency of recipes, product taste, appearance, and overall product quality across all production batches.
• Monitor production efficiency, optimize workflow, and minimize material wastage to improve operational performance and cost control.
• Lead and supervise production supervisors, operators, and production staff to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to production targets.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards throughout all production processes.
• Coordinate new product trials, process improvements, and production optimization activities in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Monitor raw material usage, inventory planning, and stock control to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Train, guide, and develop the pastry production team to improve skills, productivity, and operational performance.
• Prepare production reports, monitor KPIs, and support management in achieving production and quality objectives.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of production equipment and work areas.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Bakery, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in pastry, bakery, or food manufacturing environment, preferably in large-scale production operations.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale pastry and bakery production processes.
• Experience in managing production manpower, scheduling, and team performance.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, food hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and basic production reporting.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin and Malay, in spoken and written, in order to have smooth conversation.

Salary Range: Up to Rm15k

Location: Gelang Patah, Johor