Assistant Production Manager

DMart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DMart in Bengaluru (Hennur) invites an Assistant Manager Production to lead grocery packing and staples manufacturing operations on the shop floor. You will execute daily production plans, supervise packing, labeling, and dispatch, and ensure optimum machine and manpower utilization to meet targets.

You will train operators, manage shifts, uphold safety, housekeeping, and SOP adherence, and generate daily MIS and productivity metrics while driving Kaizen initiatives across the units.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering as required.
• Experience in FMCG/packing operations preferred.
• Proficient with basic production MIS and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans and dispatch as approved.
• Supervise cleaning, grading, weighing, packing, labeling, and dispatch.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machines and manpower to meet targets.
• Monitor output, downtime, and yield; initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Train staff on machine operation, safety, and SOPs.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and line discipline; produce MIS.

Skills

Production execution

Shop-floor supervision

Manpower handling

Shift coordination

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Cost control

Waste reduction

Safety focus

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

BE / B.Tech Electrical

BE / B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Assistant Manager Production (GroceryPacking / Staples Manufacturing Units)

Purpose of the Role:

To supervise and execute day-to-day production operations at grocery packing / staples manufacturing units, ensuring achievement of production targets through efficient manpower deployment, machine utilization, adherence to approved operational SOPs, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen). The role focuses on shop-floor execution, productivity, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Operations & Execution

• Execute daily production plans as per approved schedules and dispatch requirements.
• Supervise cleaning, grading, weighing, packing, labeling, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machines and manpower to meet productivity targets.
• Monitor production output, downtime, and yield; initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdown resolution and preventive maintenance.

2. Manpower & Shift Management

• Allocate operators, technicians, and contract manpower across production lines and shifts.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and shift adherence.
• Train shop‑floor staff on machine operation, work instructions, safety procedures, and productivity norms.
• Ensure smooth shift handover and continuity of operations.

3. Shop‑Floor Discipline & SOP Adherence

• Ensure adherence to approved work instructions and operational SOPs.
• Maintain orderly shop‑floor practices, housekeeping, and line discipline.
• Ensure proper material movement and storage as per defined process flow.
• Escalate operational deviations or process issues to the Production Manager.

4. Machine & Utility Monitoring

• Monitor operation ofVFFSpacking machines, conveyors, weighing scales, and allied equipment.
• Maintain machine operation logs, production records, and basic checklists.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for spare availability and service support.

5. Safety, Cost, Waste Control & Kaizen

• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and PPE usage on the shop floor.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, downtime, and line losses.
• Identify opportunities for Kaizen / continuous improvement in productivity, layout, material flow, and manpower efficiency.
• Implement small improvement projects to reduce waste, improve cycle time, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in Kaizen initiatives, suggestion schemes, and standardization activities.
• Report safety observations, near‑miss incidents, and corrective actions.

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare and maintain daily production MIS, downtime reports, and manpower records.
• Track productivity, efficiency, and machine utilization metrics.
• Coordinate with DCs, Planning, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams for smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice sharing across units.

Candidate Profile:

Experience: 4–8years in Production / Manufacturing /Packing operations
Age:Up to33 Years
Industry: FMCG / Food / Staples/ Packaging industries

Qualification:

Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering/B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Key Skills:

• Production execution & shop‑floor supervision
• Manpower handling & shift coordination
• Machine operation & basic troubleshooting
• Kaizen / Continuous Improvement mindset
• Production planning & reporting
• Cost control & waste reduction
• Safety‑focused and disciplined approach

Tools & Systems:

• MS Excel & production MIS, SAP

Functional Area:

• Packing & Manufacturing Units – Staples / Grocery Operations

Reporting To:

• Production Manager / Plant Head

Job Location:

• Bengaluru
• Hennur