Executive Production

To manage and execute day-to-day production activities during the assigned shift to achieve production targets, product quality, safety, productivity and OEE targets while ensuring optimum utilization of manpower, materials and equipment and adherence to company standards, SOPs and statutory requirements.

Role & responsibilities

Production & Shift Operations :

• Execute the production plan during the assigned shift and ensure achievement of daily production targets.
• Monitor production processes, machine performance and line efficiency to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, materials, machinery and other production resources.
• Monitor and improve OEE, productivity, line efficiency, yield and process performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and other functions to resolve operational issues and minimize production losses.
• Ensure proper start-up, changeover, shutdown and cleaning of production lines as per SOPs.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, breakdown-related losses and process deviations in coordination with relevant functions.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure production is carried out in accordance with approved SOPs, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Monitor critical process parameters and ensure timely corrective action for deviations.
• Ensure proper handling and traceability of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Coordinate with Quality team for product/process-related issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and housekeeping standards within the production area.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS, safety procedures, PPE requirements, LOTO and safe working practices.
• Conduct shift-level safety observations and promptly address unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and compliance with approved work instructions.
• Report and support investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

Manpower Management

• Deploy manpower effectively as per the shift production plan and line requirements.
• Allocate responsibilities to operators/workmen and monitor performance during the shift.
• Ensure discipline, attendance and adherence to shift schedules.
• Coach and develop operators on process, quality, safety and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure effective shift handover and communication of key issues to the incoming shift.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, rejection, wastage, changeover losses and process losses.
• Participate in TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze shift production data and take actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support implementation of improvement projects and monitor their effectiveness.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, downtime records and process-related documentation.
• Prepare and communicate shift performance reports covering production, OEE, downtime, quality and manpower.
• Ensure timely escalation of abnormalities and unresolved issues to the concerned stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with all production-related systems, procedures and audit requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Food Technology, Production or relevant Engineering discipline.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in production/manufacturing operations, preferably in FMCG, food, confectionery or process manufacturing.
• Willingness to work in a rotational shift environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of production processes, manufacturing operations and shift management.
• Good understanding of OEE, productivity, downtime, yield and production losses.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Basic knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
• Good understanding of machine operation, process parameters and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Good manpower handling, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office / production reporting systems.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and operational discipline.

Desirable

• Experience in a confectionery / FMCG / food manufacturing plant.
• Exposure to automated production lines and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP / production monitoring systems.
• Exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing, RCA and problem-solving tools.
• Experience in handling production audits and food safety / quality systems.
• Certification/training in HACCP, GMP, Lean, Six Sigma or TPM