Associate Manager - Production

Perfetti Van Melle; Rudrapur; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to oversee plant operations on shift, ensuring safe, efficient and quality-focused manufacturing that meets KPI targets in Safety, Quality, OEE, Volume and Productivity. You will drive production planning, lean initiatives, and TPM to reduce downtime and waste while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

You will lead a multi-skilled team and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Warehouse and HR to sustain continuous

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical with 5-10 years of experience in production.
• Experience managing plant operations across shifts with KPI delivery.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient and quality-driven manufacturing align with KPIs across Safety, Quality, OEE, Volume and Productivity.
• Plan and execute daily, weekly and monthly production as per the production plan; optimize manpower, machines, materials and capacity.
• Drive improvements in OEE, line efficiency and machine utilization; analyze data to reduce losses and waste.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards; prevent defects and customer complaints.
• Promote a zero-accident culture; ensure safety observations and timely corrective actions.
• Develop multi-skilled workforce; conduct performance discussions and provide feedback; drive engagement and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Warehouse and HR for smooth operations and maintenance; support CAPA and autonomous maintenance.

Skills

Production planning

OEE improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

TPM

Quality & Food Safety

Safety compliance

People management

Maintenance coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Education & Experience:

BE/B.Tech into Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering from Tier 1 & 2 College with 5-10 years of experience in production

WHAT YOU WILL DO

To manage plant operations during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient and quality-driven manufacturing operations while delivering agreed functional KPIs across Safety, Quality, OEE, Volume, Manpower Productivity, Material Efficiency and Factory GMP. The role will work closely with Engineering, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Warehouse, HR and Safety to ensure smooth operations, continuous improvement and sustainable business performance.

Production Planning & Operations

• Plan and execute daily, weekly and monthly production as per the agreed production plan.
• Optimize utilization of manpower, machines, materials and production capacity.
• Monitor production performance against targets and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure smooth functioning of production lines with minimum downtime and interruptions.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse and other functions for uninterrupted production.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions and manufacturing standards.

Productivity & OEE Improvement

• Drive improvement in OEE, line efficiency, productivity and machine utilization.
• Identify and eliminate key sources of downtime, speed losses and process inefficiencies.
• Analyse production data and implement action plans for recurring losses.
• Lead productivity improvement, cost reduction and waste reduction initiatives.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Kaizen initiatives within the production area.
• Drive reduction in material, energy and process wastage.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure production processes comply with quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to prevent defects and customer complaints.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP and applicable food safety requirements.
• Investigate process deviations and implement effective CAPA.
• Promote a strong Right First Time culture across the production team.

Safety & Environment

• Ensure strict compliance with EHS and statutory requirements.
• Promote a zero-accident culture and safe working practices on the shop floor.
• Conduct safety observations, risk assessments and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Support environmental sustainability, energy conservation and waste reduction initiatives.

People Management & Development

• Ensure effective manpower deployment across shifts.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR/L&D for training and capability development.
• Build a multi-skilled and flexible production workforce.
• Conduct performance discussions and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Drive employee engagement, discipline and teamwork on the shop floor.
• Develop potential talent for future leadership requirements.

Maintenance & Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensure timely resolution of equipment issues affecting production.
• Support commissioning, trials and installation of new machines and processes.
• Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures.
• Ensure effective autonomous maintenance practices by production teams.