Production Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution:

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly production activities as per sales and dispatch requirements.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to achieve production targets.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimize output.

2. Process Monitoring & Control:

• Supervise the production process for beverages such as bottled water, carbonated drinks, juices, etc.
• Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process parameters.
• Monitor critical control points to maintain product consistency and quality.

3. Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure products meet FSSAI and other relevant standards.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for any deviations or customer complaints.
• Maintain proper documentation and production records for traceability.

4. People Management:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate production line staff, operators, and supervisors.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure compliance with work instructions.
• Resolve shop floor issues and maintain discipline.

5. Safety & Hygiene:

• Ensure a safe working environment on the shop floor by enforcing safety rules and PPE usage.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation in line with food safety requirements (HACCP, ISO standards).

6. Maintenance Coordination:

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for timely preventive and breakdown maintenance of production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Report and escalate recurring equipment issues.

7. Cost & Waste Control:

• Monitor material usage and minimize wastage, rework, and rejects.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce utility consumption.

8. Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily production reports, downtime analysis, and yield reports.
• Maintain proper stock levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in production management in the beverages or FMCG sector.
• Hands-on experience in beverage processing and bottling operations is preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of beverage production processes and quality standards.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or other process improvement tools is an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.