Production Manager

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Job Purpose:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Control

• Plan and schedule daily/weekly production activities based on demand, milk availability, and product mix.
• Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, throughput, wastage) and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, maintenance, and supply chain for smooth operations.

2. Operations Management

• Ensure timely and hygienic processing of milk and production of value-added dairy products like curd, butter, ghee, paneer, cheese, UHT milk, etc.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records of production, losses, rework, and downtime.

3. Quality & Hygiene Compliance

• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain food safety, GMP, and GHP standards.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, ISO 22000, and other regulatory requirements.
• Enforce CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures and ensure hygiene across all processing areas.

4. Team Leadership & Training

• Lead and manage a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians across shifts.
• Conduct skill gap analysis and facilitate training programs for production staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

5. Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure machinery uptime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Report equipment faults or process deviations promptly.

6. Safety & EHS Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in coordination with the EHS team.
• Promote safe work practices and participate in incident investigations.

7. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other operational excellence initiatives.
• Monitor utility usage (steam, water, electricity) and work towards reduction of energy and production costs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of dairy processing equipment, operations, and hygiene protocols.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in automation and process control systems (SCADA/PLC preferred).
• Understanding of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000) and compliance standards.