Production Manager and R&D Facility

Job Description

Title: Production Manager and R&D Facility

Company Name: Alimento Limited

Vacancy: 1

Age: 34 to 62 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Tk. 55000 - 75000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 6 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Food (Packaged)/Beverage

• Diploma
• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• 6 to 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Food (Packaged)/Beverage

• Age 34 to 62 years
• Only Male

Production Manager & Product R&D Specialist – Frozen Potato Snacks

Position Overview

The Production Manager & Product R&D Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end management of frozen potato snack production and product innovation. This role combines operational leadership of manufacturing processes with research and development of high-quality frozen potato products, including French fries, wedges, hashbrowns, and other value-added potato snacks.

The position requires strong technical expertise in food processing, production optimization, quality control, and new product development, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and market-driven innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1) Production Management & Operations

• Plan, manage, and supervise daily production of frozen potato snacks, ensuring output targets, quality standards, and cost efficiency.

• Oversee the entire production process including raw material handling, peeling, cutting, blanching, frying, freezing (IQF), packaging, and storage.

• Ensure optimal utilization of machinery, manpower, and raw materials.

• Develop and implement production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory planning.

• Monitor production KPIs such as yield, wastage, downtime, productivity, and conversion rates.

• Lead and manage production teams, including supervisors, operators, and technicians.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational SOPs.

2) Product Research & Development (R&D)

• Lead R&D initiatives for frozen potato products including French fries, wedges, hashbrowns, and new snack concepts.

• Develop, test, and optimize product formulations, processing parameters, and sensory attributes (texture, taste, color, crispiness).

• Adapt international product standards to local raw materials and consumer preferences.

• Conduct pilot trials, shelf-life studies, and process validations.

• Collaborate with procurement, marketing, and sales teams to develop market-oriented products.

• Continuously improve existing products to enhance quality, yield, and cost competitiveness.

3) Quality Assurance & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC, GMP).

• Work closely with the QA/QC team to maintain product consistency and regulatory compliance.

• Identify and resolve quality issues related to raw materials, processing, storage, and distribution.

• Establish traceability and documentation systems for production and R&D activities.

4) Process Optimization & Cost Control

• Optimize processing parameters to improve yield, reduce wastage, and lower production costs.

• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and efficiency enhancement.

• Manage production budgets and control operational expenses.

• Support scaling-up of production capacity and introduction of new technologies.

5) Supply Chain & Raw Material Management

• Coordinate with procurement for sourcing suitable potato varieties for processing.

• Define technical specifications for raw materials and inputs.

• Support contract farming or supplier development initiatives for processing-grade potatoes.

6) Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Train and develop production and R&D teams.

• Work closely with management, QA, procurement, marketing, and engineering teams.

• Prepare technical reports, production performance analysis, and R&D documentation for management review.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in food processing, preferably in frozen foods, snacks, or potato processing.

• Proven experience in both production operations and product development.

• Hands-on knowledge of frozen food processing technologies (blanching, frying, IQF freezing, packaging).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of potato processing, product formulation, and process engineering.

• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, GMP).

• Ability to design SOPs, process flows, and quality protocols.

• Data-driven approach to production optimization and R&D.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production efficiency and yield improvement

• Product quality consistency and defect reduction

• Successful development and launch of new products

• Cost optimization and waste reduction

• Compliance with food safety and quality standards

Why This Role Is Critical

This role is central to building a scalable frozen potato snack business by integrating production excellence with continuous product innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing a world-class frozen potato processing operation in Bangladesh.