Position Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for running efficient, high-quality factory operations and ensuring finished products reach outlets on time and in full. The role spans three core areas — factory operations, vendor management, and product delivery and dispatch — and works closely with the Operations and Quality Control Head to meet production targets, control costs, and maintain product and food-safety standards.
Roles and Responsibilities1. Factory Operations
Oversee daily production activities to ensure output targets and production schedules are consistently met.
Plan production based on demand forecasts and order requirements, allocating manpower, machinery, and shifts efficiently.
Maintain quality and food-safety standards across all production processes, ensuring compliance with FSSAI and internal hygiene norms.
Supervise, train, and manage factory staff, setting clear responsibilities and monitoring performance on the floor.
Ensure preventive maintenance and smooth functioning of equipment to minimize downtime and production disruptions.




Monitor and control production costs, raw-material consumption, and wastage, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and yield.
Enforce workplace safety, cleanliness, and standard operating procedures across the factory.
2. Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to secure the best value without compromising quality.
Ensure timely procurement and adequate stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory.
Monitor vendor performance on quality, consistency, delivery timelines, and pricing, and maintain a rated vendor list.
Build robust vendor relationships and develop backup/alternate suppliers to reduce supply risk.
Coordinate with the quality team to inspect incoming materials and resolve quality or supply issues with vendors.
3. Product Delivery and Dispat

📌 Production Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Lakeview Milk Bar
📍 Bengaluru