Assistant Manager/ Manager - Production

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

• Ensure seamless daily operations of the chicken processing facility.
  
• Optimize plant throughput while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
  
• Monitor processing timelines and achieve standard yield targets.
  

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all production activities adhere to food safety standards (HACCP, FSSAI, ISO, USDA, etc.).
  
• Oversee execution of SOPs across hygiene, slaughtering, processing, chilling, and packaging.
  
• Coordinate with QA teams for regular audits, documentation, and compliance actions.
  

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Manage live bird intake planning in coordination with sourcing/farm teams.
  
• Liaise with procurement, logistics, and cold storage for smooth inventory flow.
  
• Monitor stock levels and implement controls to reduce losses and wastage.
  

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead and supervise supervisors, operators, and contract labour workforce.
  
• Train staff on GMP, safety, and process optimization.
  
• Monitor shift efficiency, discipline, and resolve manpower issues proactively.
  

Maintenance & Equipment Efficiency

• Ensure all processing equipment is operational and well-maintained.
  
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive and breakdown-related actions.
  
• Track utility usage (water, electricity, refrigerants) and minimize downtime.
  

Health, Safety & Environment

• Enforce biosecurity, worker safety protocols, and PPE compliance.
  
• Ensure legal and internal compliance with waste disposal and effluent management.
  
• Conduct periodic safety training and accident prevention drills.
  

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Monitor operational budgets including labour, utilities, and consumables.
  
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
  

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate and analyze daily/weekly/monthly reports for production KPIs.
  
• Track key metrics such as yield %, downtime, rejections, mortality, and productivity.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualification:

  B.Tech / Diploma in Food Technology / Meat Science / Mechanical / Industrial / Production or related field.

• Experience:

  510 years in poultry/chicken processing; exposure to automated lines preferred.

• Skills:

  Strong leadership, decision-making, and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Knowledge:

  Familiarity with food safety standards, labour laws, and operational metrics.