Job Summary The Production Manager oversees and optimizes day-to-day manufacturing operations at a vacuum-fried snack plant. This hands-on role is accountable for delivering planned production on time while maintaining product quality, controlling waste, and making effective use of people, raw materials, and equipment.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on confirmed requirements.
Monitor production output and line or batch performance to meet targets.
Lead production operators and helpers, allocating manpower effectively across shifts and operations.
Track yield, wastage, oil consumption, and raw-material utilization, and take action to improve performance.
Ensure production follows approved SOPs, batch parameters, process controls, and safety practices.
Coordinate with Quality to maintain product consistency and reduce production-related rejections.
Monitor raw-material and packaging availability and maintain accurate production reports and batch records.
Maintain a clean, secure, and disciplined production floor.




Production planning, food manufacturing, shop-floor leadership, process control, yield and waste management, production reporting, problem-solving, and coordination with Quality and Maintenance teams.
A degree or diploma in food technology, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field is typically preferred.
Experience: Typically 5–8 years in food manufacturing or FMCG production; experience with snacks, fried foods, or processed foods is advantageous.
Hands-on, process-driven, accountable, disciplined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under production pressure.
Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunity to take ownership of production performance and operational improvements.
Hands-on role in a growing food manufacturing operation.
Professional development through product trials and process improvement initiatives.

📌 Production Planning Manager (Manufacturing) (Surat)
🏢 Talentrendz India Private
📍 Surat