Deputy Production Manager

Deputy Manager Manufacturing

Department: Production / Manufacturing
Designation: Deputy Manager Manufacturing
Functions: Cosmetics & Toiletry | Nutraceuticals | Coffee | Wet Food
Location: DXN Manufacturing India Private Limited, Siddipet, Telangana

Job Purpose

To support the PIC in managing safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while achieving production, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production and manufacturing operations in coordination with the PIC.
• Plan and monitor production activities against approved schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, HACCP, FSSAI and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production output, quality, yield, productivity, wastage, and process efficiency.
• Lead manpower deployment, shift operations, training, discipline, and productivity.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, EHS, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering, and other support functions.
• Ensure accurate batch records, production reports, logbooks, and other documentation.
• Manage deviations and support CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost control, material optimization, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure workplace safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
• Support internal, external, certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Act as Deputy PIC and take charge of operations in the PIC's absence.

Applicable Manufacturing Functions

Cosmetics & Toiletry | Nutraceuticals | Coffee | Wet Food

Key Skills

Production Management | Manufacturing Operations | GMP | FSSAI | HACCP | QA/QC | Production Planning | SOP Compliance | Manpower Management | Process Optimization | CAPA | Root Cause Analysis | Regulatory Compliance | EHS

Qualification & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing/production operations, preferably in Food, Nutraceutical, Cosmetics, Toiletry, FMCG, or other regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, GMP, quality systems, documentation, and manpower management.