Factory Manager – Food Manufacturing

About the role

PALCO Group is launching a new food manufacturing facility in Jordan and seeks an experienced Factory Manager to build the operation from the ground up. The role combines hands‑on production oversight with strategic leadership to drive quality, efficiency and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily factory and production activities, ensuring targets are met on time.
• Develop and execute production plans that optimise resource use and minimise waste.
• Guarantee product quality and compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards.
• Oversee production lines, machinery, preventive‑maintenance programmes and technical performance.
• Monitor production costs, productivity metrics and overall operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors, operators and technical staff.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, HR, Finance and senior management.
• Establish SOPs, KPIs, reporting systems and health‑safety procedures.
• Participate in commissioning, installation and startup of new production lines.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to increase capacity and efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Food Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing factory or manufacturing operations, preferably in food, snacks or FMCG.
• Strong technical understanding of production machinery, equipment and maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Fluent command of English.
• Experience building and managing a factory from the startup stage is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of production machinery and equipment maintenance.