Role & responsibilities

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for managing daily production activities in a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining food safety, quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, organise, and supervise daily production operations.
- Ensure production schedules are met while minimising downtime.
- Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards (FSSAI).
- Manage production staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Optimise production processes to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
- Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained and operational.
- Monitor production KPIs such as efficiency, yield, downtime, and labour productivity.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety regulations.
- Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Manage production costs, inventory usage, and resource allocation.




- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Create BOMS of all products & Monitoring

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 510 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 23 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
- Robust understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

Required Skills

- Leadership and team management
- Production planning and scheduling
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Budget and cost control
- Knowledge of FSSAI
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production output vs. target
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Product quality and defect rate
- Production yield
- Downtime reduction
- Waste reduction

📌 Production Manager (Andhra Pradesh)
🏢 Mahendra Mithaiwala
📍 Andhra Pradesh