Chocolatier & Production Manager

Client Of HeadHunters EG

1. Product Strategy and R&D Leadership

Product Portfolio Design: Build and develop a comprehensive and profitable product portfolio (menu) that caters to various customer segments.

Innovation: Innovate and develop new chocolate recipes and products tailored to the tastes and trends of the Saudi market.

Quality Improvement: Improve existing recipes to enhance quality or reduce costs while maintaining the signature taste.

End-to-End Design: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and recipe development to designing the packaging that reflects the brand identity.

Networking: Leverage an existing network and build new relationships with suppliers and experts in the Saudi market to source the best ingredients and insights.

2. Production & Quality Management

Operations Oversight: Plan, organize, and direct the daily chocolate manufacturing operations.

Process Supervision: Supervise all production stages, including ingredient preparation, mixing, tempering, moulding, cooling, and packaging.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality standards are implemented and monitored at every stage of production.

Compliance: Ensure full compliance with food safety and health standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).

Inventory: Oversee inventory management for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to ensure availability and minimize waste.

Equipment Care: Maintain and clean production equipment, ensuring it operates correctly and safely.

3. Team Management & Training

Manage, train, and delegate tasks to the production team to ensure an efficient workflow.

Demonstrate strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.