Bakery Chef Cum Production Manager

About the Company :

Riverpoint Foods (Brand :

N Dairy Farm ) is a fast-growing bakery & confectionery company with operations in

Chennai

and

Bengaluru , with a manufacturing facility in

Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu . We focus on innovative products, strict food safety, and consistent quality.

Role : Production Manager (Industrial Bakery)

Lead end-to-end factory operations across multiple shifts, managing two shift supervisors and the production workforce to deliver safe, high-quality output at optimal cost.

Location : Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Key Responsibilities

Own daily / weekly / monthly production planning, scheduling, and on-time execution across shifts.

Drive efficiency, yield, and OEE; reduce waste and downtime through Lean methods.

Enforce SOPs, recipes, and specifications; resolve floor issues quickly.

Plan RM / PM requirements with Procurement; maintain optimal inventories (FIFO, freshness).

Oversee manpower allocation, rosters, and overtime; partner with HR on hiring and staffing.

Lead factory trials and scale-up for new products from pilot to full production.

Uphold FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and safety compliance at all times.

Track and report KPIs (volume, OEE, yield, waste, productivity); analyze trends and implement improvements.

Qualifications

Bakery / Pastry Chef, Food Technology or Engineering Background

10+ years

in production / plant leadership within bread / bakery / confectionery.

Proven multi-shift management and supervisor leadership experience.

Deep knowledge of bakery processes, equipment, and ingredients.

Strong command of production planning, inventory control, and Lean / CI tools.

Working knowledge of

FSSAI ,

HACCP , and related food-safety protocols.

Ideal Profile

Strong leader

who coaches, sets standards, and holds teams accountable.

Problem-solver

with a hands-on approach on the shop floor.

Process-driven

and data-led; improves systems and SOPs continuously.

Clear communicator

with management, supervisors, and operators.

Language :

Tamil & Hindi preferred.