Preferable Candidate : Experience in spices, spices powder and seasoning blend is preferred

Position Summary:

The Assistant Manager - Industrialization & Production will be responsible for converting R&D-developed; products and processes into commercial-scale, consistent, efficient and food-safe manufacturing operations. The role will act as the key link between R&D;, Production, Quality, Procurement, Engineering and outsourced manufacturing units.

The position will manage pilot trials, process scale-up, production planning and execution, process optimization, yield improvement, troubleshooting and industrialization of spice powders, seasoning blends and other food products. The candidate should have robust hands-on knowledge of spice processing, blending, grinding, sieving, roasting, sterilization, packing and large-scale food manufacturing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Product Industrialization & Scale-Up

- Convert R&D; formulations and laboratory/pilot processes into commercial manufacturing processes.
- Plan and execute pilot trials, scale-up trials and commercial production trials.
- Develop and finalize manufacturing process parameters including:
- Identify and resolve issues encountered during scale-up from laboratory to production.
- Prepare and maintain process flow charts, batch manufacturing procedures and process specifications.
- Ensure successful transfer of products from R&D; to routine production.
- Monitor product consistency between batches.

2. Pilot Trial Management

- Coordinate pilot trials at the company's factory and outsourcing/manufacturing locations.
- Prepare trial plans in consultation with R&D; and Quality.
- Coordinate availability of raw materials, packaging materials, machinery, manpower, utilities,



and trial documentation.
- Record actual process parameters and trial observations.
- Prepare pilot trial reports with deviations, observations and recommendations.
- Ensure successful trials are converted into standardized production processes.

3. Production Planning & Execution

- Support the Factory Head in production planning and execution.
- Ensure production is completed according to production plan, customer requirements, product specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Monitor batch-wise production performance.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery and materials.
- Monitor production losses, rework and process deviations.
- Support preparation of manufacturing cost estimates for new products.

4. Process Optimization & Productivity Improvement

- Conduct trials for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Reduce material losses during cleaning, grinding, sieving, blending and packing.
- Establish and monitor process yield standards.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

5. Outsourcing & Contract Manufacturing

- Coordinate with approved outsourcing/contract manufacturing facilities.
- Visit outsourced units for pilot trials, process validation and commercial production.
- Monitor production performance and identify deviations.




- Support vendor capability assessment and process improvement.

6. R&D; - Production Coordination

- Act as the technical bridge between R&D; and Production.
- Review new product formulations for manufacturing feasibility.
- Provide feedback to R&D; regarding raw material behaviour, processing limitations, equipment capability, scale-up challenges, cost implications and production efficiency.
- Participate in new product development and commercialization projects

7. Raw Material Evaluation

- Work with R&D;, Procurement and Quality teams for evaluation of new raw materials and existing raw materials.
- Conduct production trials for alternative raw materials.
- Evaluate impact of raw material variation on processing, yield, colour, flavour, particle size and product performance.
- Support supplier qualification through production trials.

8. Documentation & SOP Development Prepare, implement and maintain:

- Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Work Instructions
- Process Flow Charts
- Process Specifications
- Trial Reports
- Scale-up Reports
- Yield Reports
- Production parameters
- Equipment operating parameters
- Process validation records
- Deviation and corrective-action records

9.Quality & Food Safety

- Ensure production activities comply with applicable GMP, HACCP, food safety and company quality requirements.
- Ensure adherence to approved product specifications.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for in-process and finished-product quality checks.
- Prevent cross-contamination and allergen-related risks.
- Ensure proper cleaning and line clearance between products.
- Support internal, customer and certification audits.

📌 Assistant Manager - Industrialization and Production (Erode)
🏢 MITTULAUL LALAH AND SONS
📍 Erode