Production Head - D2C Dairy Business

Job Purpose

To lead the end-to-end operations of the dairy production unit, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards in alignment with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire production process, including pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, packaging, cold chain logistics, and dispatch.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with demand forecasts and sales projections.
• Maintain product quality and safety through adherence to GMP, GHP, and HACCP standards while supporting ISO and FSSAI compliance audits.
• Monitor key parameters such as FAT, SNF, and temperature to ensure process efficiency and minimize solid losses.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, QA, Engineering, and R&D teams to ensure uninterrupted operations and product innovation.
• Optimize utilization of raw materials, utilities, labor, and machinery to reduce costs and improve yield efficiency.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Lead a team of supervisors, operators, and maintenance staff-recruiting, training, and mentoring them for performance excellence.
• Manage production metrics, submit periodic MIS reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with the supply chain and warehousing teams to manage inventory of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Enforce employee safety, plant hygiene, and environmental sustainability in operations.

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