Production Executive

Purpose of the Role

To manage and execute daily production operations of coconut milk and coconut powder ensuring quality, yield, hygiene, safety, and productivity in compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Operations

• Execute daily production plans for coconut milk extraction, evaporation, spray drying, and powder packing
• Monitor production processes to achieve target output, yield, and efficiency
• Ensure correct operation of grinders, extractors, pasteurizers, evaporators, spray dryers, and packing machines
• Control wastage, spillage, and rework during production

Process & Quality Control

• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and CCPs as per HACCP plan
• Coordinate with QA/QC for in-process quality checks and batch approvals
• Ensure adherence to Brix, moisture, fat %, microbiological parameters
• Identify process deviations and take corrective actions

Manpower Handling

• Allocate manpower shift-wise and line-wise
• Supervise operators, helpers, and contract workers
• Train production staff on process, hygiene, safety, and machine handling
• Ensure discipline and productivity on the shop floor

Hygiene, GMP & Safety

• Maintain plant hygiene, CIP schedules, and sanitation practices
• Ensure use of PPE and compliance with food safety norms
• Follow safety procedures to avoid accidents and contamination
• Support internal and external audits (FSSAI, ISO, customer audits)

Production Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Stores, QA, Maintenance, and Packing departments
• Ensure availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and utilities
• Inform maintenance team about machine breakdowns and preventive actions
• Support new product trials and process improvements

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production logs, batch records, yield reports, and downtime records
• Prepare daily production reports and submit to management
• Record wastage, rejection, and rework data accurately

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production achievement vs plan
• Yield % and wastage reduction
• Quality compliance (zero major deviations)
• Machine utilization & downtime
• Hygiene & audit compliance
• Manpower productivity

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.E / B.Tech in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant experience in food processing / dairy / beverage industry

Experience

• 2–5 years experience in coconut milk, coconut powder, dairy, or beverage manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with spray drying and liquid food processing preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of food processing, GMP, HACCP, FSSAI
• Basic understanding of production planning and yield calculation
• Ability to handle manpower and shop-floor operations
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person