A well-established bakery and food manufacturing company in Oman is urgently seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager – Bakery Operations to lead and manage all aspects of bakery production. This is a permanent, full-time international career opportunity offering OMR 500 plus allowances per month for a production management professional with 5–10 years of bakery, food manufacturing, or FMCG production experience who is ready to take full ownership of production planning, team leadership, food safety compliance, and continuous operational improvement in a professional Omani food manufacturing environment.
About the Role — Production Manager Bakery Oman
Industry: Bakery production and food manufacturing — on-site operations management in Oman
Work Setting: Full-time, permanent, in-person production management role within an active bakery facility
Scope: Full end-to-end management of daily, weekly, and monthly bakery production operations
Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate multiple production sections and shifts with large team management responsibility
Salary Package: OMR 500 + allowances per month — a competitive, internationally benchmarked compensation package
International Career Growth Opportunity in Oman GCC
International Experience: Build a globally recognized production management career in the Sultanate of Oman, GCC
Permanent Role: A long-term, stable career opportunity — not a contract or short-term assignment
Career Development: Real prospects for career growth and professional development within an expanding food company
FMCG Expertise: Grow your expertise in bakery operations, food safety, and FMCG production management in the GCC market
Position Overview
The Production Manager – Bakery Operations in Oman is a permanent, full-time senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all bakery production operations from planning through execution and continuous improvement. You will plan and manage production schedules, ensure production targets are met in terms of quantity, quality, and delivery timelines, supervise multiple production sections and shifts, manage large teams, ensure food safety and hygiene compliance, control raw material consumption and costs, coordinate preventive maintenance, analyze production performance, and collaborate across departments including Stores, Purchase, Sales, Maintenance, and HR to keep operations running smoothly and profitably. This role demands a hands-on, data-driven production leader who genuinely thrives in a fast-paced bakery and food manufacturing environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Manager – Bakery Operations in Oman, you will own the full production performance of a growing food manufacturing facility, lead large, multi-shift production teams toward consistent output excellence, drive food safety compliance and continuous process improvement that protects the brand and consumers, earn a competitive OMR 500 plus allowances package in one of the GCC’s most stable and business-friendly environments, and build an internationally recognized career in FMCG bakery production management with real long-term growth prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Schedule Management
- Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly bakery production schedules to ensure consistent output aligned with sales demand and business targets
- Ensure all production targets are achieved in terms of quantity, quality standards, and delivery timelines across all production sections
- Supervise and effectively coordinate multiple production sections and shifts — maintaining smooth, uninterrupted bakery operations throughout every working day
- Prepare comprehensive production reports and maintain accurate operational documentation for management review and performance tracking purposes
Team Leadership & Manpower Management
- Manage manpower allocation, productivity monitoring, attendance management, and individual performance across large, multi-shift production teams
- Provide clear direction, motivation, and day-to-day operational support to production supervisors and team members across all bakery sections
- Build a high-performance production culture where accountability, quality ownership, and safety consciousness are embedded at every level of the team
- Lead, coach, and develop production personnel to continuously improve individual capability and overall team productivity across the bakery facility
Food Safety, Quality & Hygiene Compliance
- Ensure full and consistent compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards across all bakery production areas and processes at all times
- Monitor and enforce adherence to all food safety regulations applicable to bakery and food manufacturing operations in Oman’s regulatory environment
- Identify food safety risks and quality deviations early — implementing immediate corrective actions and longer-term preventive measures to eliminate recurrence
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and well-organized production environment that meets or exceeds all applicable food safety and hygiene standards
Cost Control, Inventory & Resource Optimization
- Monitor raw material consumption, inventory utilization, and production costs closely — identifying and acting on opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure
- Control wastage systematically, improve production yields, and optimize resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency and profitability
- Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and ensure efficient, reliable equipment operation to minimize unplanned downtime and production disruptions
- Analyze production performance data and implement targeted process improvements that drive measurable gains in efficiency, output quality, and cost performance
Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Reporting
- Collaborate effectively with Stores, Purchase, Sales, Maintenance, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless, integrated bakery production operations
- Communicate production performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives clearly to senior management through structured reports and regular operational reviews
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Background
- Degree or Diploma in Food Technology, Bakery Technology, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related production or food science field
- Additional professional certifications in food safety, HACCP, lean manufacturing, or production management are a strong added advantage
Experience Requirements
- 5 to 10 years of proven experience in bakery production, food manufacturing, FMCG operations, or a similarly structured production management environment
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, multi-shift team management, and full operational control within a food or bakery manufacturing facility
- Experience successfully managing large production teams — handling scheduling, performance, manpower allocation, and cross-section coordination — is strongly preferred
About the Oman Bakery & Food Manufacturing Opportunity
Oman’s food manufacturing and bakery sector continues to grow steadily, driven by rising domestic food consumption, government investment in local production capacity, and the Sultanate’s long-term economic diversification strategy. Companies operating large-scale bakery and food production facilities across Muscat and Oman’s major industrial zones are actively seeking experienced production managers with the technical expertise and leadership skills to drive operational excellence, food safety compliance, and cost-efficient manufacturing performance across their facilities.
Career Path: A Production Manager role in Oman’s bakery and food manufacturing sector provides a strong international career foundation with clear advancement pathways toward Senior Production Manager, Operations Director, Factory Manager, and Head of Manufacturing positions across Oman and the wider GCC food industry — all highly sought-after and well-compensated leadership roles in the region.
Who Should Apply?
- Bakery Production Managers: With 5–10 years of bakery operations, food manufacturing, or FMCG production management experience in GCC or internationally
- Food Technology Graduates: With hands-on production management, team leadership, and food safety compliance experience in a large-scale bakery facility
- FMCG Operations Managers: Experienced in production planning, cost control, manpower management, and continuous improvement in food manufacturing
- Large Team Leaders: With proven success managing multi-shift, multi-section production teams in a structured food or bakery production environment
- International Candidates: Ready to relocate to Oman for a permanent, well-compensated production manager role in the GCC food manufacturing sector
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