Assistant Manager – Production – Varun Beverages Ltd, Pathankot, Punjab

Kattu Food Tech; Pathankot; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Varun Beverages Ltd. in Pathankot, Punjab, invites applications for an Assistant Manager – Production to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive efficiency.

The role requires overseeing shift teams, meeting production targets, ensuring quality and safety, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to maintain seamless plant performance. Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in production/manufacturing, preferably FMCG or Food & Beverage.
• Proven experience managing high‑speed production lines and shift teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GHP and SOP compliance.
• Ability to analyse production data, control losses and drive productivity improvements.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and monitor daily production activities according to the production schedule.
• Achieve production targets while maximizing productivity and operational efficiency.
• Lead multi‑shift production teams, ensuring optimal manpower deployment.
• Track line performance, process parameters, equipment uptime and loss control.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering and other functions for seamless plant operations.
• Enforce GMP, GHP, SOPs, safety standards and company policies.
• Analyse performance data, identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare accurate shift reports, documentation and production MIS.
• Investigate deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions and support audits.
• Train and develop team members to enhance technical capability and workplace discipline.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology

Tools

MS Office

Production MIS tools

Job description

Assistant Manager – Production – Varun Beverages Ltd, Pathankot, Punjab

About the Job – Assistant Manager – Production – Varun Beverages Ltd, – Food Technology Jobs at Pathankot, Punjab

Varun Beverages Ltd. is seeking a technically competent Assistant Manager – Production for its Pathankot facility. The role involves overseeing daily manufacturing activities, meeting production targets, maintaining stringent quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement across the plant while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and monitor daily production activities according to the production schedule.
• Achieve production targets while maximizing productivity and operational efficiency.
• Lead multi‑shift production teams, ensuring optimal manpower deployment.
• Track line performance, process parameters, equipment uptime and loss control.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering and other functions for seamless plant operations.
• Enforce GMP, GHP, SOPs, safety standards and company policies.
• Analyse performance data, identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare accurate shift reports, documentation and production MIS.
• Investigate deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions and support audits.
• Train and develop team members to enhance technical capability and workplace discipline.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of experience in production/manufacturing, preferably FMCG or Food & Beverage.
• Proven experience managing high‑speed production lines and shift teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GHP and SOP compliance.
• Ability to analyse production data, control losses and drive productivity improvements.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Effective cross‑functional coordination and communication abilities.
• Leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production MIS tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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Upcoming training program –

Date: 12 to 16 Oct 2026 (Mon to Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

About the company –

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) is one of the top FMCG players in the Indian Market. We are on track towards strengthening our position in the global beverage industry with our presence in 14 countries in the Indian sub-continent and Africa – where we are responsible for producing popular brands like Pepsi, Mirinda, 7up, Mountain Dew, Slice, Aquafina, Sting, Tropicana, Gatorade, and many more and making them readily available at outlets near you. We are committed towards delivering a refreshing beverage experience to our consumers.

VBL in India is the second-largest franchisee partner for PepsiCo (outside US) and is powered by #HungryForMore spirit of 10,000+ employees who contribute to making the VBL family stronger and bigger every-day. Life@VBL is about endless opportunities and maximizing learnings every-day. We take immense pride in our employees’ commitment, ownership, and spirit of #OneTeamOneDream.

We are equally committed to ESG principles; focusing on environmental stewardship and actively participating in community initiatives demonstrate our dedication to giving back to the environment and society. Our robust governance framework ensures accountability and sustainability in everything we do.