Production Manager Beverages

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Production

• Own overall

  plant P&L, productivity, and operational performance

  .
• Deliver production targets across

  high-speed bottling lines (8001000 BPM)

  for PET / Glass / Can formats.
• Drive improvements in

  OEE, throughput, yield, and line efficiency

  .
• Lead production planning in alignment with demand forecasts and dispatch plans.
  

High-Speed Bottling Line Management (Critical)

• Hands-on leadership of

  high-speed filling, capping, labeling, packing, and palletizing lines

  .
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, losses, breakdowns, and speed losses.
  
• Drive

  changeover reduction, line balancing, and debottlenecking initiatives

  .
• Coordinate with OEMs for

  upgrades, automation, and reliability improvements

  .

Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities

• Oversee

  TPM, preventive & predictive maintenance

  systems.
• Ensure high uptime of critical equipment and utilities (Boilers, Chillers, Compressors, RO, WTP, ETP).
  
• Lead

  CAPEX projects

  , new line installations, and expansions.

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with

  FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO / FSSC 22000

  standards.
• Drive zero-defect manufacturing and strong audit performance.
  
• Maintain hygiene, traceability, and product integrity standards.
  

Cost, Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Own plant KPIs:

  conversion cost, energy, water, waste, and yield

  .
• Lead

  Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, OPEX

  initiatives.
• Use data and digital dashboards for performance management.
  

EHS & Sustainability

• Ensure strict adherence to

  EHS and statutory compliance

  .
• Drive zero LTI culture and strong shop-floor safety practices.
  
• Lead sustainability initiatives for

  water, energy, and waste reduction

  .

People Leadership & Industrial Relations

• Lead large teams across

  Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Support Functions

  .
• Build strong shop-floor capability for

  high-speed automated lines

  .
• Manage IR, workforce engagement, and productivity improvement.
  
• Drive succession planning and leadership development.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with

  Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Finance, HR, and Corporate teams

  .
• Interface with auditors, statutory bodies, and external partners.