Mandarin Production Manager

3 days ago

Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom ABL Recruitment Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for production excellence? This is a leading player in the food industry who is looking for a sharp, detail driven
Mandarin Production Manager
to join the dynamic team. In this position, you will leading the whole production team, take charge of end to end manufacturing operations ensuring every process runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

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.

TITLE:
Mandarin Production Manager

Location
: Erith

Job Type:
Permanent, full-time

Sector:
Food Manufacturing

Salary:

Language required
: Fluent Mandarin and English

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Work closely with senior management and other department heads to enhance efficiency, manage timelines, and control costs.
  • Implement safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Develop and deliver training programmes to upskill production teams.
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery.
  • Utilise real-time data collection to improve accuracy and reduce labour costs.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Produce regular reports and optimise production documentation, forms, and procedures.
  • Build sustainable production strategies using internal and external data, forecasts, and historical performance.

Requirements:

  • Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Flexible and adaptable to meet changing production needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly responsible, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom.

Language Requirements:

  • Mandarin Chinese: Fluent
  • English: Fluent
  • Additional languages will be considered an advantage.

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