Head of Production - Ice Cream Manufacturing

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About Honeyman Foods

Honeyman Foods Private Limited is a part of the Honeyman brand family — India’s premium natural honey and bee-based products company with a 40+ year legacy. Expanding into the dairy and frozen desserts segment, Honeyman Foods aims to craft high-quality, natural ice creams made with authentic ingredients and zero artificial additives. Our mission is to combine traditional taste with modern innovation while maintaining the highest standards of purity, health, and sustainability.

Role Overview

Production Head – Ice Cream Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete ice cream manufacturing process—from batching and freezing to packaging and storage.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining product quality and hygiene standards.
• Develop and implement SOPs for production, hygiene, and safety in compliance with FSSAI and industry standards.
• Manage raw material planning, inventory control, and coordination with procurement and logistics teams.
• Lead and train production staff to maintain high efficiency, discipline, and quality standards on the floor.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventive maintenance with the engineering team.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and R&D teams for product consistency and innovation.
• Drive cost control initiatives and minimize production wastage.
• Maintain accurate production records, yield reports, and batch traceability documentation.
• Support audits, inspections, and certifications related to food safety and plant operations.

Must-Haves

• 7–10 years of experience in ice cream or frozen dessert manufacturing.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end production operations and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of ice cream formulation, processing equipment, and cold chain management.
• Working knowledge of FSSAI, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good-to-Haves

• Experience in setting up or scaling ice cream production lines.
• Familiarity with automation systems and ERP-based production tracking.
• Exposure to new product development and flavor innovation.
• Strong background in cost optimization and process improvement.

Compensation

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  As per market standards (based on experience and expertise)