Assistant Production Manager

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Amitex - Agro Products Pvt. Ltd

Role Summary:

Assistant Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Operations

·       Oversee daily production activities for the manufacture of lecithin, phospholipids, and related products (powders, liquids).

distillation, solvent extraction, evaporation, spray drying, and filtration

·       Ensure production targets, yield levels, and product specifications are consistently met.

·       Troubleshoot process deviations and provide immediate corrective actions.

2. Process Improvement & Efficiency

·       Assist in optimizing operational processes to improve product quality and reduce waste.

·       Implement lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives.

·       Support scaling-up of new products developed by the R&D team.

·       Monitor plant utilities, equipment performance, and throughput efficiency.

3. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO

internal and external food safety audits

·       Verify raw material quality, in-process checks, and finished product specifications.

·       Work closely with QC/QA to maintain product consistency and documentation accuracy.

4. Equipment & Maintenance

·       Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive and corrective maintenance.

·       Ensure proper functioning and calibration of equipment involved in production, especially:

o  Distillation units

o  Solvent extraction systems

o  Dryers (spray dryers, flash dryers)

o  Blenders and mixing equipment

·       Ensure safe handling of chemicals and solvents in the production environment.

5. Team Management & Training

·       Supervise production staff, operators, and shift teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

·       Provide training on SOPs, GMP practices, safety procedures, and process controls.

·       Monitor workforce productivity and enforce disciplinary and safety policies.

6. Reporting & Documentation

·       Prepare daily production reports, downtime analysis, yield reports, and batch documentation.

·       Coordinate material planning with the supply chain and inventory teams.

·       Maintain proper records for audits, traceability, and plant inspections.

Key Skills & Technical Expertise:

lecithin and phospholipid production

chemical processing, distillation, and solvent extraction systems

food safety regulations

·       Familiarity with plant utilities (boilers, chillers, compressors, vacuum systems).

·       Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

·       Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications:

Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Chemistry

10 years of experience

·       Proven experience in managing or supervising production operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

·       Achievement of production targets

·       Reduction in downtime and waste

·       Audit performance and food safety compliance

·       Product yield and quality consistency

·       Team performance and training effectiveness

·       Efficiency of distillation and extraction processes

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Regards,

Head HR

Email ID- hr@amitexindia.com

Mumbai