Production Incharge

Drnl Luxmi Products; Patiala District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxmi Bakery & Sweets is seeking a skilled Production Incharge to lead daily bakery and sweets production, ensuring quality and timely output. The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of bakery processes, team leadership, planning, and cost control, with focus on hygiene and safety standards across all shifts.

You will supervise bakers, staff, and helpers, coordinate with sales and management, and drive efficiency while maintaining product quality and minimizing wastage.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of bakery and/or sweets production.
• Team-handling and leadership skills.
• Good manpower planning and delegation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong quality-control mindset.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to control wastage and production costs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons, festivals and high-demand periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production as per sales requirements, orders, stock levels and production schedules.
• Ensure timely production of bakery, confectionery, sweets, snacks and other assigned products.
• Prepare production plans according to expected demand, festivals, weekends, special orders and seasonal requirements.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machinery, raw materials and production capacity.
• Monitor production targets and ensure timely completion without compromising product quality.
• Coordinate with the management and sales/dispatch team regarding urgent orders and changing requirements.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, weight, freshness and overall quality.
• Identify production-related issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Suggest improvements in recipes, processes, equipment utilization and production methods wherever required.

Skills

Bakery production

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Hygiene & safety

Inventory control

Communication skills

Problem solving

Discipline

Education

Bakery/food production degree

Job description

About the Role

Luxmi Bakery & Sweets is looking for an experienced and responsible Production Incharge to manage and supervise the complete production operations of our bakery and sweets unit.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of bakery and/or sweets production processes, along with excellent team-handling, planning, coordination and management skills.

The Production Incharge will be responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured according to the company's quality standards, recipes, production schedules and hygiene requirements, while maintaining optimum productivity and controlling wastage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and manage daily production as per sales requirements, orders, stock levels and production schedules.
• Ensure timely production of bakery, confectionery, sweets, snacks and other assigned products.
• Prepare production plans according to expected demand, festivals, weekends, special orders and seasonal requirements.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, machinery, raw materials and production capacity.
• Monitor production targets and ensure timely completion without compromising product quality.
• Coordinate with the management and sales/dispatch team regarding urgent orders and changing requirements.

2. Knowledge of Production Processes

• Have strong practical knowledge of bakery and sweets production processes.
• Understand recipes, formulations, ingredient ratios, mixing, proofing, baking, frying, cooking, cooling, finishing, decoration, packing and storage processes.
• Ensure that products are made according to approved recipes and standardized procedures.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, weight, freshness and overall quality.
• Identify production-related issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Suggest improvements in recipes, processes, equipment utilization and production methods wherever required.

3. Team Handling & Staff Management

• Supervise and manage production staff, bakers, halwais, helpers, decorators, packing staff and other production personnel.
• Allocate duties and responsibilities to team members according to workload and skill level.
• Ensure adequate manpower is available for daily production.
• Train new employees in production processes, hygiene, safety and company standards.
• Maintain discipline, punctuality and professional behaviour within the production department.
• Monitor employee performance and productivity.
• Resolve day-to-day staff issues effectively and maintain a positive working environment.
• Motivate the team to achieve production targets while maintaining quality standards.

4. Quality Control

• Ensure consistent quality of all products manufactured by the production department.
• Check raw materials before use and identify quality issues.
• Monitor production at every stage to prevent defects and inconsistencies.
• Ensure proper product weight, portion size, finishing and packaging.
• Maintain batch-wise consistency and ensure that rejected or substandard products are not dispatched.
• Work closely with management to address customer complaints related to product quality.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce recurring quality issues.

5. Raw Material & Inventory Control

• Coordinate with the purchase/store team regarding daily and future raw material requirements.
• Ensure proper utilization of flour, sugar, dairy products, dry fruits, fats, chocolate, ingredients, packaging materials and other production supplies.
• Monitor raw material consumption against standard recipes and production quantities.
• Minimize unnecessary wastage, spillage, overproduction and material losses.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials.
• Inform management in advance regarding shortages or unusual consumption.

6. Wastage & Cost Control

• Maintain strict control over production wastage.
• Identify the reasons for wastage, rejection, overproduction and product damage.
• Implement measures to reduce wastage without compromising quality.
• Monitor yield from raw materials and compare actual production with standard yields.
• Ensure economical use of ingredients, gas, electricity, packaging and manpower.
• Work with management to improve production efficiency and profitability.

7. Hygiene, Food Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure strict compliance with hygiene and food-safety standards throughout the production area.
• Ensure production staff follow proper personal hygiene practices, including uniforms, gloves, hairnets and hand hygiene wherever required.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, equipment, utensils, workstations and storage areas.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation schedules are followed.
• Prevent cross-contamination and improper handling of food products.
• Ensure proper storage, temperature control and handling of perishable products.

8. Machinery & Equipment

• Ensure proper operation and utilization of ovens, mixers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, burners, cooking equipment and other production machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and immediately report breakdowns or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure proper cleaning and basic maintenance of machinery.
• Coordinate with maintenance/service personnel for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure employees operate machinery safely and correctly.

9. Production Records & Reporting

Maintain accurate records relating to:

• Daily production
• Production targets vs. actual production
• Raw material consumption
• Wastage and rejection
• Staff attendance and manpower allocation
• Product-wise production quantities
• Batch details where applicable
• Stock requirements
• Machinery breakdowns
• Quality issues and corrective actions

Provide regular production reports to management and highlight important issues requiring attention.

Management & Coordination Responsibilities

The Production Incharge will be expected to work closely with:

• Management / General Manager
• Sales & Marketing Team
• Purchase Department
• Store / Inventory Team
• Dispatch & Delivery Team
• Accounts Department
• Maintenance / Technical Staff

The candidate should be capable of taking ownership of production-related issues and coordinating with different departments to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong practical knowledge of bakery and/or sweets production.
• Good understanding of production planning and processes.
• Strong team-handling and leadership skills.
• Good manpower planning and delegation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong quality-control mindset.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to control wastage and production costs.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain discipline and accountability within the production team.
• Basic knowledge of production reporting and inventory control.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons, festivals and high-demand periods.

Experience & Qualification

Education:

A degree or diploma in Bakery, Food Production, Hotel Management or a related field will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Preferably 2-5 years of relevant experience in bakery, sweets, confectionery, food production or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with strong hands-on production experience and proven team-management skills will be preferred.

Preferred Background:
Experience in a commercial bakery, sweets manufacturing unit, hotel bakery, confectionery production unit, QSR or food manufacturing facility will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Production Incharge will be evaluated on:

1. Production target achievement
2. Product quality and consistency
3. Production wastage percentage
4. Raw material yield and consumption
5. Timely completion of production
6. Manpower productivity
7. Product rejection/complaint levels
8. Hygiene and food-safety compliance
9. Inventory and material control
10. Equipment utilization and downtime
11. Staff discipline and productivity
12. Overall production efficiency

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on production professional and team leader, not just someone who supervises from a distance.

The ideal candidate should be able to understand the product, demonstrate the process to the team, identify mistakes, solve production problems, manage manpower and ensure that the final product meets Luxmi Bakery & Sweets' quality standards.

The person should have a strong sense of ownership, discipline, accountability and commitment to product quality and should be capable of independently managing the day-to-day production floor.

What We Expect From the Person

Right Product + Right Quality + Right Quantity + Right Time + Minimum Wastage.”

The Production Incharge will be a key member of the operations team and will play an important role in improving production efficiency, product consistency, team performance and overall profitability of Luxmi Bakery & Sweets.

Salary: [To be decided] per month, based on experience and capability.
Benefits: As per company policy.
Joining: Immediate / As per requirement.