Production Manager

Job Position : Production Manager

Location : Chennai

Salary : 6 to 9 LPA

Experience : 10 year

Food Industry Candidates Preferred

ABOUT US

VITABAE LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

JOB SUMMARY

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Manager with strong leadership, critical thinking, and hands-on operational expertise. In this role, you will independently manage end-to-end production processes—including procurement, scheduling, team supervision, and quality assurance—while driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with our U.S. team to ensure seamless coordination, timely delivery, and high-quality outcomes. Prior experience in the food, nutraceutical, or dietary supplement industry is highly preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end production operations—from raw material procurement to final product dispatch—ensuring alignment with company goals and deadlines.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet delivery deadlines and quality standards.
• Compile and submit comprehensive operational reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) to management, covering budget utilization, output quality, and team performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Indian production unit and the U.S. management team, ensuring smooth communication, accurate reporting, and efficient task execution.
• Create and implement SOPs and production workflows to enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and maximize resource utilization.
• Ensure regulatory

  compliance

  with international manufacturing standards such as

  GMP, FDA, HACCP, and FSSC 22000,

  conducting periodic audits and inspections.
• Lead quality assurance efforts across the production process, working closely with QA/QC teams to proactively identify and resolve quality issues.
• Mentor, train, and manage production staff to promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, forecast needs, and recommend strategic improvements in processes or technologies.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure, reducing downtime and enhancing production flow.
• Lead cost control initiatives by monitoring material usage, production efficiency, and labor productivity
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices, recommending their adoption to enhance Vitabae's manufacturing capabilities.
• Proactive

  problem-solver

  with a solution-oriented mindset, capable of addressing challenges constructively without focusing on blame.
• Use

  project management tools like ClickUp

  to manage and track production tasks,Report progress, and identify performance gaps for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum

  10 years

  of experience in production management, preferably in food, nutraceuticals, or dietary supplements.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FDA, and FSSC 22000 regulations.
• Hands-on experience with extraction vessels, food drying units, and powder processing equipment is an added advantage.
• Excellent

  communication skills in English

  ,and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with

  Project management platforms like Click Up, Asana, or similar tools.

• A critical thinker with a solutions-driven mindset and the ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Prior experience in the food, nutraceuticals, or supplement industry is a strong advantage.
• Experience coordinating with international teams is a plus.