Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager with 10+ years of hands-on experience in spices and masala manufacturing. The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of spice grinding, blending, processing and masala formulation, along with proven experience in developing and standardizing recipes and independently managing a complete production team. The person will be responsible for managing day-to-day production, ensuring consistent product quality, achieving production targets and efficiently managing manpower, raw materials and production processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the complete day-to-day production of spices, masalas and blended spice products.
- Develop, set and standardize recipes/formulations for different spice and masala products.
- Have solid practical knowledge of spices, their characteristics, proportions, blending and processing requirements.
- Supervise and manage the complete production team, including machine operators and workers.
- Plan and execute production according to orders, stock requirements and production schedules.
- Oversee cleaning, grinding, sieving, blending and packing processes.
- Ensure consistency in taste, aroma, colour, texture and quality of every batch.
- Ensure accurate weighing and implementation of approved formulations and batch recipes.
- Monitor raw material consumption and control wastage and production losses.
- Identify and resolve production, formulation and process-related issues.
- Coordinate with Quality, Purchase, Packing and Management teams for smooth operations.
- Maintain production records, batch details, raw material consumption and other necessary documentation.
- Train,



supervise and manage production staff to maintain productivity and discipline.
- Ensure proper hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and safety practices on the production floor.
- Ensure production targets are achieved within the required quality, quantity and timelines.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 10+ years of relevant experience in spices/masala manufacturing or food processing.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of spice grinding, blending and masala manufacturing.
- Proven experience in developing, setting and standardizing spice/masala formulations.
- Strong understanding of raw material quality and its effect on the final product.
- Experience managing and leading a complete production team.
- Ability to independently handle production planning and execution.
- Good knowledge of commercial-scale spice processing, grinding and blending machinery.
- Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
- Good manpower management and leadership skills.
- Basic knowledge of production records, batch sheets and raw material consumption.

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in manufacturing products such as:

Kitchen Spices Namkeen Spices Fryums Spices

Experience in a branded spices/masala manufacturing company will be an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on spices production professional, not only a floor supervisor.

The candidate should be capable of independently:

1. Setting and standardizing recipes
2. Managing the complete production process
3. Managing and supervising the production team
4. Maintaining batch-to-batch consistency
5. Controlling raw material usage and wastage
6. Solving production and formulation-related problems.

📌 Production Manager (Jaipur)
🏢 Dusad Agrofood
📍 Jaipur