Production Manager

Job Description

Duty Hours : At factory premises in Bidarahalli Hobli, Bangalore - 10 hours shift - Monday through Saturday Reporting To: Director & CEO Job Description: Candidate should be willing to handle all types of meats and fishes for pet food production. Responsible for overseeing all production operations of the pet food manufacturing plant, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant output. The role involves planning, execution, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination with QA, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities: • Production Planning & Execution- - o Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales forecast and inventory levels. o Monitor production KPIs (output, yield, wastage, downtime). o Optimize the use of resources (raw materials, machinery, manpower) • Process & Quality Control- o Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and FSSAI/AAFCO standards. o Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure consistent product quality and traceability. o Support NPD team in pilot trials and scale-up batches. • People Management o Work closely with maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance. o Ensure readiness and calibration of production and packaging machinery (ovens, extruders, blenders, coaters, etc.). • Maintenance & Coordination o Work closely with maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance. o Ensure readiness and calibration of production and packaging machinery (ovens, extruders, blenders, coaters, etc.). • Inventory & Cost Control o Ensure accurate consumption reporting of ingredients and packaging materials. o Monitor wastage and drive initiatives to reduce loss and improve efficiency. o Liaise with stores and purchase teams for timely availability of inputs. • Compliance & Documentation o Maintain production records, batch sheets, and daily MIS reports. o Ensure compliance with audits (internal, customer, regulatory). o Implement and audit food safety and hygiene standards. System Knowledge • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). • Good knowledge of production related tools, ERP systems Skills • Strong knowledge of food processing baked/ retorted/ fresh/ frozen • Experience with related equipment • Good understanding of regulatory and safety norms (HACCP, ISO etc.) • Leadership and team development • Problem-solving and decision-making ability Key Result Areas (KRAs) • Achieve daily and monthly production targets as per demand and plan. • Ensure product quality meets internal and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO etc.) • Maintain below agreed level of material wastage during production. • Ensure agreed level of uptime of critical production machinery through coordination with maintenance. • Lead a team with minimum agreed staff attendance and effective shift handovers. • Complete and submit accurate daily production reports (MIS) on time. • Ensure zero non-compliances during internal and external audits. • Execute at least one continuous improvement (Kaizen) project per quarter. • Maintain raw material and packaging inventory variance within agreed level