Production And Quality Manager

coconut-based food products industry

1. Role Description

Production & Quality Manager

1. Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee daily production of

  coconut milk and coconut powder

  .
• Ensure adherence to

  food safety regulations (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, BRC, GMP)

  .
• Maintain and monitor

  production schedules

  to achieve output targets.
• Implement and monitor

  quality assurance processes

  across production stages.
• Coordinate with

  procurement and supply chain teams

  for raw material and packaging needs.
• Supervise, train, and guide production and quality teams to meet company standards.
• Ensure proper

  equipment sanitation, preventive maintenance, and plant hygiene

  .
• Conduct

  process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

  to enhance yield and reduce wastage.
• Prepare and maintain

  production reports, quality logs, and audit documentation

  .
• Manage audits, certifications, and inspections from

  regulatory authorities and export agencies

  .

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree

  in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum

  5–8 years of experience

  in production & quality management in the

  food & beverage sector

  , preferably in coconut-based or dairy/plant-based processing.
• Strong knowledge of

  spray-drying, UHT processing, pasteurization, and aseptic packaging

  .
• Experience in

  powder processing and shelf-life management

  of food products.
• Familiarity with

  export quality standards and certifications

  .
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.