Assistant Production Manager

Position:

Reports To:

Role Overview

spice processing, blending, instant mix formulations, quality standards, production planning, and team management

Key Responsibilities

1.

Production Operations

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily production for

  masalas (chili, turmeric, coriander, blends)

  and

  instant mixes (gulab jamun, soups, etc.)

  .
• Ensure compliance with

  FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, and other quality standards

  .
• Monitor production output, wastage, and efficiency to achieve

  daily/weekly/monthly targets

  .
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for smooth functioning of machinery (grinders, blenders, packaging machines, etc.).

2.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all raw materials and finished products meet

  quality specifications

  .
• Work closely with the QA/QC team for

  sampling, inspection, and product release

  .
• Enforce

  food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards

  on the shop floor.
• Maintain complete

  batch records, traceability, and documentation

  for audits.

3.

People Management

• Supervise a team of machine operators, helpers, and line leaders.
• Train team members on

  SOPs, safety protocols, and best practices

  .
• Ensure discipline, attendance, and productivity among staff.
• Drive a culture of

  continuous improvement

  and team accountability.

4.

Process & Cost Optimization

• Monitor

  raw material consumption vs. BOM standards

  and minimize variances.
• Work with procurement and stores on

  material availability and stock management

  .
• Suggest improvements for

  yield enhancement, wastage reduction, and process automation

  .
• Assist in

  new product trials and scale-up

  in collaboration with R&D.

5.

Reporting & Coordination

• Report daily production data, variances, and issues to the Production Manager.
• Coordinate with

  Planning, Procurement, Stores, QA, and Maintenance

  teams.
• Provide inputs for

  monthly MIS, costing reports, and production KPIs

  .
• Support in external/internal

  audits and customer inspections

  .

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in

  Food Technology / Food Science / Engineering

  (preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in

  food processing

  , preferably in

  masalas/spices/instant mixes/FMCG

  .
• Knowledge of

  spice grinding, instant mix processing, blending, packaging lines

  .
• Familiarity with

  ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, etc.)

  .

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  production planning and control

  .
• Good understanding of

  quality, hygiene, and safety systems

  .
• Analytical mindset for

  cost optimization and problem-solving

  .
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination abilities.