Production Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
• Ensure efficient utilization of raw materials, manpower, and equipment.
• Monitor milk intake, pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, and packaging processes.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Reduce waste, downtime, and energy consumption to improve cost efficiency.
• Optimize yield and minimize production losses.
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, GMP, and other food safety regulations.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain product standards.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) in production to prevent defects.
• Equipment & Process Control
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of dairy processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and work with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Implement CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) protocols for hygiene.
• Workforce Management & Training
• Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct training on food safety, hygiene, and operational best practices.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to workplace safety regulations.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
• Coordinate with supply chain and procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
• Manage inventory levels for ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Reduce wastage through effective stock rotation (FIFO, FEFO methods).
• Troubleshooting & Customer Satisfaction
• Investigate production defects, yield losses, and process inefficiencies.
• Implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Support new product development (NPD) and trials for process feasibility.