Job Description – Production Manager (FMCG / Bakery Industry)
Role Purpose
To lead and oversee all production operations at our bakery manufacturing facility, ensuring
efficient, safe, and high-quality output
while controlling costs and meeting customer demand. The Production Manager will drive process improvement, ensure compliance with
FSSC 22000 v6 / food safety standards , and collaborate closely with R&D, QA / QC, and Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities (KRAs) & KPIs
1. Production Planning & Execution
KRA :
Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production targets across all bakery SKUs (bread, buns, rusk, muffins, cookies, cakes).
KPIs : Achieve
≥95% plan vs. actual adherence
for production schedules.
Maintain
overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) ≥75% .
Keep
downtime
2. Quality & Food Safety Compliance
KRA :
Maintain high-quality standards and ensure compliance with food safety certifications.
KPIs : Achieve
in FSSC 22000 / internal & external audits.
Customer complaint ratio
100% compliance with
QA / QC protocols and CCP monitoring .
3. Cost & Waste Control
KRA :
Optimize cost of production by reducing wastage and improving yield.
KPIs : Achieve
process wastage below 2–3%
across key SKUs.
Meet
budgeted cost per kg output
for each product line.
Track and reduce
power & fuel cost per MT .
4. Process Improvement & Automation
KRA :
Implement lean manufacturing practices and upgrade production capability.
KPIs : Achieve
2 process improvement projects / quarter
(e.g., cycle time reduction, changeover efficiency).
Introduce
new machinery or automation
with ROI
Reduce manual handling incidents by
10–15% annually .
5. Team Development & Safety
KRA :
Build and train a capable production workforce with strong safety culture.
KPIs : Achieve
100% of team
on SOPs and safety annually.
Maintain
zero lost-time accidents .
Achieve
85% employee retention
in production team.
6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
KRA :
Coordinate seamlessly with R&D, QA / QC, Supply Chain, and Sales.
KPIs : Achieve
NPD (new product development) launch timelines
95% of the time.
Forecast accuracy ≥90%
for raw material and packaging requirements.
Candidate Profile
Experience :
6–12 years in bakery / FMCG manufacturing with experience managing production lines at scale.
Track Record :
Running bread / bakery production with proven OEE and cost control achievements.
Education :
B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology / Mechanical / Industrial or Diploma in Bakery Technology. FSSC 22000 experience is an advantage.
Skills :
Production planning and lean manufacturing.
Food safety and hygiene compliance.
People leadership and shopfloor training.
Cost optimization and process automation.
Compensation (Regional Scale)
Fixed Pay : ₹6-9 LPA
Variable Pay :
₹3 LPA (linked to production efficiency, quality, and cost KPIs)
Success Metrics (Year 1)
Achieve
≥95% production plan adherence
with OEE ≥75%.
Reduce wastage below 3% and maintain cost per kg within budget.
Zero critical non-compliance in audits (FSSC / food safety).
Support timely launch of at least 2 new SKUs.
strong, trained production team with zero lost-time incidents .
Production Manager • Delhi, India