Production Manager

Mahendra Mithaiwala; Kakinada; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahendra Mithaiwala in India is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production in a food manufacturing facility. You will ensure targets are achieved while upholding food safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will lead production staff, optimize processes, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement. The role requires knowledge of FSSAI standards, production planning, and ERP/MRP systems, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in food manufacturing with supervisory/managerial exposure.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and supervise daily production operations.
• Ensure production schedules are met while minimising downtime.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards (FSSAI).
• Manage production staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Optimise production processes to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained and operational.
• Monitor production KPIs such as efficiency, yield, downtime and labour productivity.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety regulations.
• Investigate production issues and implement CAPA.
• Manage production costs, inventory usage and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Create BOMS of all products & Monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Budget & cost control

FSSAI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for managing daily production activities in a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining food safety, quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and supervise daily production operations.
• Ensure production schedules are met while minimising downtime.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards (FSSAI).
• Manage production staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Optimise production processes to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained and operational.
• Monitor production KPIs such as efficiency, yield, downtime, and labour productivity.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety regulations.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage production costs, inventory usage, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Create BOMS of all products & Monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 510 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 23 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

Required Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Production planning and scheduling
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Budget and cost control
• Knowledge of FSSAI
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs. target
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Product quality and defect rate
• Production yield
• Downtime reduction
• Waste reduction