Production Manager

Production / Plant Operations (Spices / FMCG / Food Processing Industry preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

Plan and execute daily production activities as per approved production plans

Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of quantity, quality, and timelines

Review daily Plan vs Actual production and take corrective actions

Coordinate with QA, QC, Stores, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams

Resolve day-to-day production and operational issues on the shopfloor

Escalate critical issues to the Plant Head with possible solutions

Ensure implementation and strict adherence to approved SOPs, work instructions, and process flows

Monitor process compliance across shifts and departments

Support preparation, revision, and improvement of SOPs as per operational requirements

Ensure process discipline and standardization on the shopfloor

Drive best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure production activities comply with defined quality and food safety standards

Support implementation and monitoring of HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and related systems

Ensure compliance with FSSAI, statutory, customer, and internal requirements

Support internal, customer, and certification audits

Ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions

Plant Hygiene & Sanitation

Ensure high standards of plant hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping

Monitor daily cleaning and sanitation schedules

Ensure hygiene practices are followed by all shopfloor employees

Coordinate with QA/QC for hygiene audits and corrective actions

Ensure GMP compliance across production areas

Ensure implementation of safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices

Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks

Identify unsafe acts and conditions and take preventive actions

Ensure compliance with statutory safety and EHS norms

Support accident investigation and implementation of preventive measures

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

Manage production manpower including supervisors, operators, and helpers

Allocate shifts and duties based on production requirements

Guide, motivate, and monitor team performance on a regular basis

Support induction and on-the-job training of new employees

Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies

HR & Administrative Support

Support manpower planning and share requirements with HR

Participate in interviews and finalization of production manpower

Conduct regular performance reviews of production staff

Support PMS, training, and development initiatives

Cost Control & Productivity Improvement

Monitor raw material usage, wastage, and production losses

Take actions to improve yield and reduce rework and rejection

Support initiatives to increase production capacity and efficiency

Monitor production-related expenses and suggest cost-saving measures

Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly production reports

Conduct regular review meetings with supervisors and shift in-charges

Share production and plant performance updates with the Plant Head

Acting Plant Head Responsibilities

Take charge of plant operations in the absence of the Plant Head

Ensure smooth functioning of production, quality, hygiene, safety, and manpower

Act as the key decision-maker for operational matters when delegated