Shift Officer - Production (RTO)

Ferrero; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Pune seeks a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety, maintain product quality, and optimize line performance. You will manage the shift team, coordinate with maintenance and QA, and ensure compliance with company policies.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, adherence to SQCDME KPIs, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Food Process Industries.
• Manpower handling on the shopfloor.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000 standards and audits.
• Experience with internal/external auditing.
• Knowledge of 5S and workplace organization.
• Process improvement initiatives on the shopfloor.
• Commitment to Health & Safety standards.
• Awareness of TPM concepts (AM/PM).
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP).

Responsibilities

• Liable for all production phases within assigned shift.
• Monitors production progress against KPIs (SQCDME).
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources (materials, labor, machinery).
• Manages line interruptions and slowdowns.
• Conducts shift start-up and line preparation.
• Carries out production statements at shift end.
• Leads and motivates shift team.
• Resolves team conflicts and supports skill development.
• Conducts performance evaluations and manages absences.
• Coordinates maintenance requests and production improvements.
• Collaborates with UGP Manager, RdL, and other departments.
• Maintains shift logs and production records.

Skills

Food process industry knowledge

Shop floor manpower handling

ISO 22000

Auditing

5S

Process improvement

Health & Safety

TPM (AM/PM)

Basic computer proficiency

Education

BE Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Food Industry experience

Job description

About the Role:

Support the execution of the production, coordinating the line team in operational activities as outlined below:

• Overall responsibility of people safety while ensuring the production requirement ensuring the presence of production factors on the shift
• Optimized production output with desired quality
• Co-ordination with other related departments

About the Role:

Support the execution of the production, coordinating the line team in operational activities as outlined below:

• Overall responsibility of people safety while ensuring the production requirement ensuring the presence of production factors on the shift
• Optimized production output with desired quality
• Co-ordination with other related departments

Main Responsibilities:

Production Oversight:

• Liable for all production phases within assigned shift.
• Monitors production progress against KPIs (SQCDME).
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources (materials, labor, machinery).
• Manages line interruptions and slowdowns.
• Conducts shift start-up and line preparation.
• Carries out production statement at shift end.

Team Leadership:

• Leads and motivates shift team.
• Resolves team conflicts.
• Reinforce employee development and skills training.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Manages employee absences and vacation requests.
• Participates in disciplinary actions.

Safety & Quality:

• Ensures adherence to all safety and hygiene standards.
• Conducts safety training and inspections.
• Monitors product quality through operator self-checks and sampling.
• Implements corrective actions for quality issues.

Resource Management:

• Manages inventory and material flow.
• Coordinates resource allocation and scheduling.
• Reinforce production planning activities.

Maintenance & Improvement:

• Coordinates maintenance requests and interventions.
• Identifies and proposes areas for production improvement.
• Reinforce implementation of improvement initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Collaborates with UGP Manager, RdL, and other departments.
• Provides regular performance updates and feedback.
• Reinforce shift handover and knowledge sharing.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate production records and shift logs.
• Reinforce the development of the "merit plan" for workers.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

• Good Knowhow Of Food Process Industries
• Manpower handling skill on the shopfloor
• ISO 22000
• Auditing
• 5S
• Process improvement on the shopfloor
• Health & Safety
• Knowledge of TPM(AM/PM)
• Basic computer proficiency

Educational Background that we're looking for:

• BE Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Food Industry experience is a must.

Atleast 4 To 8 Years Of Experience Is Required.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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