Company Name
Gangwal healthcare
Job Title
Manager - productionJob Location:Maharashtra
Description
Department: ProductionLocation: Boisar/TarapurReports To: Sr. Production Manager / Plant HeadIndustry: Nutraceuticals & Food ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Manager – Production is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and executing daily manufacturing operations in compliance with GMP, FSSAI, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements. The role includes managing resources, ensuring production targets, quality control, equipment efficiency, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Execution:
- Assist in preparing and executing daily/monthly production schedules.
- Ensure timely and efficient production as per defined targets.
- Monitor batch processing, blending, granulation, encapsulation, tableting, coating, filling, and packing operations.
- Should have very strong command on Sensory/Flavouring of products.
- Should be capable to ensure organoleptic properties (taste, aroma, mouthfeel) meet product standards.
- Evaluate and optimize flavour profiles for powder, liquid, chewable, or gummy formats during scale-up and production.
- Participate in sensory panel testing and contribute to flavour improvement strategies.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance across batches.
- Sound knowledge of flavouring agents, sweeteners, masking agents, and natural/artificial additives.
- Hands-on experience in sensory evaluation techniques and hedonic scoring methods.
- Ability to identify off-flavour’s or formulation inconsistencies and suggest corrective actions.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure adherence to GMP, FSSAI, ISO, and HACCP guidelines.
- Maintain accurate batch manufacturing records (BMRs) and batch packaging records (BPRs).
- Participate in internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of CAPAs.
- People & Resource Management:
- Supervise and guide operators and line staff.
- Coordinate manpower planning, training, and performance monitoring.
- Quality & Process Control:
- Liaise with QA/QC departments to ensure quality standards.
- Implement and monitor in-process quality checks.
- Identify process deviations and initiate corrective actions.
- Maintenance Coordination:
- Coordinate with maintenance team for equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure operational readiness and cleanliness of equipment and utilities.
- Inventory & Material Handling:
- Ensure availability of raw materials, excipients, and packaging materials for uninterrupted production.
- Minimize wastage and monitor yield performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: B.Tech (Food Technology or equivalent)
- Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in production in a Nutraceutical / Food / Pharma manufacturing plant
- Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of nutraceutical or food manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (FSSAI, GMP, HACCP)
- Proficient in BMR/BPR documentation
- Experience with machinery used in tablet, capsule, powder, and liquid formulations
Skills Required
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- ERP and MS Office proficiency (SAP, Excel, Word)
Apply Here
vinod.patankar@gangwalhealthcare.com