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:

oDistillation units

oSolvent extraction systems

oDryers (spray dryers, flash dryers)

oBlenders 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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Head HR

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