Assistant Manager Production (Grocery Packing / Staples Manufacturing Units)

Purpose of the Role:

To supervise and execute day-to-day production operations at grocery packing / staples manufacturing units, ensuring achievement of production targets through productive manpower deployment, machine utilization, adherence to approved operational SOPs, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen). The role focuses on shop-floor execution, productivity, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations & Execution

- Execute daily production plans as per approved schedules and dispatch requirements.
- Supervise cleaning, grading, weighing, packing, labeling, and dispatch activities.
- Ensure optimum utilization of machines and manpower to meet productivity targets.
- Monitor production output, downtime, and yield; initiate corrective actions.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdown resolution and preventive maintenance.

2. Manpower & Shift Management

- Allocate operators, technicians, and contract manpower across production lines and shifts.
- Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and shift adherence.
- Train shop-floor staff on machine operation, work instructions, safety procedures, and productivity norms.
- Ensure smooth shift handover and continuity of operations.

3. Shop-Floor Discipline & SOP Adherence

- Ensure adherence to approved work instructions and operational SOPs.
- Maintain orderly shop-floor practices, housekeeping, and line discipline.
- Ensure proper material movement and storage as per defined process flow.
- Escalate operational deviations or process issues to the Production Manager.

4. Machine & Utility Monitoring

- Monitor operation of VFFS packing machines, conveyors, weighing scales, and allied equipment.
- Maintain machine operation logs, production records,



and basic checklists.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for spare availability and service support.

5. Safety, Cost, Waste Control & Kaizen

- Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and PPE usage on the shop floor.
- Monitor material consumption, wastage, downtime, and line losses.
- Identify opportunities for Kaizen / continuous improvement in productivity, layout, material flow, and manpower efficiency.
- Implement small improvement projects to reduce waste, improve cycle time, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Participate in Kaizen initiatives, suggestion schemes, and standardization activities.
- Report safety observations, near-miss incidents, and corrective actions.

6. Reporting & Coordination

- Prepare and maintain daily production MIS, downtime reports, and manpower records.
- Track productivity, efficiency, and machine utilization metrics.
- Coordinate with DCs, Planning, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams for smooth operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice sharing across units.

Candidate Profile:

Experience: 4–8 years in Production / Manufacturing / Packing operations

Age: Up to 33 Years

Industry: FMCG / Food / Staples / Packaging industries

Qualification:

Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Key Skills:

- Production execution & shop-floor supervision
- Manpower handling & shift coordination
- Machine operation & basic troubleshooting
- Kaizen / Continuous Improvement mindset
- Production planning & reporting
- Cost control & waste reduction
- Safety-focused and disciplined approach

Tools & Systems:

- MS Excel & production MIS , SAP

Functional Area:

- Packing & Manufacturing Units – Staples / Grocery Operations

Reporting To:

- Production Manager / Plant Head

Job Location:

- Bengaluru
- Hennur

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