Key Responsibilities

Pilot Plant Operations

- Operate pilot-scale ice cream manufacturing equipment, including:

- Mix preparation systems

- Pasteurizers

- Homogenizers

- Ageing tanks

- Continuous freezers

- Fruit feeders

- Extrusion and filling equipment
- Chocolate coating and packaging equipment
- Prepare and process ice cream mixes as per trial plans and development briefs.
- Execute pilot plant trials independently and support factory scale-up trials.
- Record process parameters, observations, and trial results accurately.

Equipment Maintenance
- Ensure all pilot plant equipment remains in safe and working condition.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and coordinate major repairs with engineering teams and suppliers.
- Maintain equipment logbooks, maintenance records, and service schedules.
- Manage change parts, tools, and spare inventory.

Safety, Quality & Hygiene
- Follow all site safety, food safety, and GMP requirements.
- Conduct pre-startup safety checks before operation.
- Ensure pilot plant cleanliness, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
- Support risk assessments, SOP preparation, and safety audits.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and quality systems.

Trial & Product Development Support
- Produce pilot-scale samples for innovation and renovation projects.
- Support formulation, process optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
- Collect processing and manufacturing data for analysis and scale-up recommendations.
- Assist in sensory and analytical evaluation activities.





Inventory & Resource Management
- Manage raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and consumables for lab &pilot; plant- trials.
- Ensure timely replenishment of materials and spare parts.
- Maintain records of inventory usage and stock levels.

Documentation
- Maintain batch records, equipment logs, cleaning records, and trial reports.
- Prepare and update SOPs, work instructions, and operational procedures.
- Support documentation required for audits and compliance activities.
- Digital inventory & documentation

Qualifications & Experiences
- 10th with 7-8 yrs experience / ITI with 4-5 yrs experience / Diploma with 2-3 yrs experience in ice cream / Dairy / Food / Refrigeration etc

Required Skills
- Pilot plant equipment operation
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Understanding of refrigeration and cooling systems
- GMP and food safety practices
- Batch manufacturing and process control
- Documentation and record keeping
- Basic MS Office skills
- Positive communication and teamwork skills

Key Competencies
- Safety First Mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Learning Agility
- Bias for Action

Success Measures
- Safe operation without incidents
- Pilot trials completed on schedule
- Equipment uptime and reliability
- Compliance with GMP and quality requirements
- Accurate trial documentation
- Effective support to innovation and scale-up proje

📌 Technical Operator (Bengaluru)
🏢 Manpowergroup Services India
📍 Bengaluru