production supervisor

Brik Oven; Doddaballapura; On-site; INR 480,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Brik Oven in Karnataka, India seeks a Production Supervisor to plan, coordinate and oversee daily production activities, ensuring recipes and SOPs are followed and the sourdough starter remains healthy.

You will operate ovens, proofers, and mixers, monitor temperatures and timings, supervise shifts, manage stock of SF and FG with logistics, and train junior staff in mixing, shaping and sanitation while upholding HACCP and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science or Food Technology.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in food production.
• Knowledge of FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities.
• Monitor ingredients, temperatures, and fermentation per SOP.
• Operate ovens, proofers, and mixers and maintain sourdough starter.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, and hygiene protocols.
• Supervise shifts and manage stock of SF/FG with logistics.
• Train junior staff in mixing, shaping, and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety leadership

Effective communication

Decision making under pressure

Task prioritization

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Production scheduling tools

Job description

Department: Production

Reports To: Head of Production

Job Type: Full-time

Daily Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities efficiently.

Monitor Scale ingredients and mix doughs as per recipe and SOP.

Monitor temperatures, hydration, and timing to ensure fermentation integrity.

Assist in pre-shaping, shaping, scoring, and baking bread.

Feed and maintain the health of the sourdough starter.

Operate ovens (deck, rotary rack combi, Smoker), proofers, and mixers.

Monitor baking times, internal temperatures, crust colour, and texture.

Clean work surfaces, equipment and shopfloor before and after shifts.

Follow all HACCP, food safety, and hygiene protocols.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure sufficient SF (Semifinished) and FG (Finished Goods) stocks available for dispatch as per plan and schedule.

Accounting shift production and entering in to MMS and handover to Logistics & Inventory

Weekly Responsibilities

Alert senior staff for low inventory or supply issues.

Review bake quality and consistency with Master Baker or Production Manager.

Help train junior production staff in proper mixing, shaping, and sanitation techniques.

Ensure all employees follow updated formulas and production process correctly.

Help maintain mixers, ovens, Cold rooms, Freezers and other tools.

Flag any Equipment / machines issues for maintenance.

Assist in weekly physical stocktaking of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, Kitchen Accessories, Semifinished and Finished goods.

Ensure compliance with weekly deep-cleaning and food safety checks.

Monthly Responsibilities

Assist in monthly physical stocktaking of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, Kitchen Accessories, Semifinished and Finished goods.

Ensure compliance with monthly deep-cleaning and food safety checks.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.

Prior experience (2+ years) in a supervisory role within food production.

Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000,

Proficiency in software like ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, or production scheduling tools.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

Precision in overseeing food quality, labelling, and safety compliance.

Clear and respectful communication with workers, peers, and management.

Can stay calm and efficient under pressure, especially during unexpected issues.

Quick thinking and decision-making in operational challenges.

Prioritizing tasks to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.