Food Production Manager

The Food Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations at a frozen food processing plant located in Ambala, Haryana. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with frozen product lines such as french fries, burger patties, and other formed or par-fried items. The main focus will be on ensuring efficient production, maintaining product quality, and complying with safety and hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities: - Production Planning & Execution: Plan, schedule, and manage daily production activities to meet targets. Supervise the operation of processing equipment and coordinate raw material and packaging stock. - Team Management: Lead and manage production staff, provide training on SOPs, safety practices, and resolve operational issues. - Quality & Hygiene Assurance: Ensure products meet quality standards, coordinate with QA/QC team, and enforce food safety norms. - Process Improvement: Monitor production efficiency, wastage control, and implement corrective actions. Assist in scaling up new product trials. - Maintenance & Equipment Oversight: Coordinate equipment servicing, maintain records of machine performance, downtimes, and troubleshooting. Requirements: Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related discipline. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in food production, preferably in the frozen food sector. Skills: Understanding of frozen food manufacturing processes, proficiency in managing industrial equipment, familiarity with food safety regulations, strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Preferred Candidate Profile: Candidates with experience in frozen snacks or QSR product lines are preferred. Familiarity with production line automation and capacity expansion projects is a plus. Local candidates from Haryana, Punjab, or Himachal Pradesh will be given preference.,