Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee the entire food manufacturing process, ensuring productive production, quality control, and compliance with safety standards while managing 2 shifts across the production line. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to optimize processes to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

- Develop and implement production schedules meet demand.
- Monitor production KPIs and implement improvements
- Ensure minimal downtime and optimize production capacity.
- Manage and oversee daily production activities during two shifts.
- Ensure production schedules, raw material usage and targets are met efficiently.
- Identify and resolve any operational issues to prevent delays

2. Quality & Compliance Management

- Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP).
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain product quality.
- Collaborate with the Management, Ordering & Admin teams to resolve quality issues.
- Own Daily, Weekly & Monthly Compliance for hygiene, safety, sanitation & maintenance

3. Team Management & Training

- Lead and manage production supervisors and floor staff.
- Develop and optimize the current R&R; for production employees
- Assign tasks to workers and monitor performance.
- Train and develop team members to improve productivity.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

4. Equipment & Maintenance Oversight

- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of machinery.




- Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize breakdowns.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs.

5. Inventory & Cost Control

- Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory levels.
- Work with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Optimize costs by reducing wastage and improving efficiency.

6. Reporting & Documentation

- Prepare production reports, efficiency analysis, and cost reports.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance purposes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (quality, procurement, logistics).
- Enhance the reporting efficiency from Supervisors to Production Management

7. Factory Process Transformation

- Standardize manufacturing processes
- SOP implementation
- Productivity improvement
- Continuous Improvement (Lean)

Qualifications:

Education:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience & Skill:

- 8-15 yrs of Admin experience in food manufacturing or production management. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO). At least 3 years leading 50–100 employees
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Experience in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and automation. o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Tally, or ERP systems (preferred).

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
- How many people have you handled in your team?

Experience:
- Food production: 10 years (Preferred)

Language:
- Hindi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Manager - Food Industry (Chennai)
🏢 Jobbycart technologies private
📍 Chennai