ROLE OVERVIEW
As Production Manager, you will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of daily bottling and production operations across our lines (350ml/500ml and 1.5lt ,10lt, 15lt formats), ensuring output targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISCIPLINES
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage daily/weekly production schedules in line with sales forecasts and inventory needs; optimize line utilization and minimize downtime.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to HACCP, ISO 9001/22000, and applicable EU and Cyprus water bottling regulations (including EU Directive 2009/54/EC); enforce CIP thermal sanitation and hygiene protocols.
- Team Supervision: Directly manage shift supervisors and production line staff; oversee training, performance, discipline, and shift coverage.
- Equipment & Maintenance Coordination: Work with the maintenance function to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed for filling lines, water treatment equipment, and utilities; minimize unplanned stoppages.
- Health & Safety: Enforce workplace safety procedures and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations on the production floor.
- Reporting: Maintain and submit production, downtime, yield, and quality KPI reports in line with company reporting procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and support the company's broader quality and operational upgrade initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with procurement, logistics, sales, and quality departments to align production output with commercial and regulatory requirements.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Gross Salary: €2,300.00 – 2,700.00 per month, paid over 13 salaries per year (in accordance with standard Cyprus practice, including the 13th salary).
- Leave Fund: Contribution to the statutory Cyprus Annual Holidays with Pay Fund, as required by law.
- Car Expenses: A car allowance/expense arrangement will be provided, with specific terms and amounts to be stipulated in the attached/accompanying employment contract.
- Additional Expenses: All other reasonable and pre-approved business-related expenses incurred in the performance of your duties will be covered by the Company, in accordance with our expense reimbursement policy.
- Social Insurance and statutory contributions will be handled in accordance with Cyprus labour law.
