Production Manager

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 :

Zero critical non-conformances 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 :

Reduce 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 :

Execute at least 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 :

Train 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 :

Meet 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.

• . Build a strong, trained production team with zero lost-time incidents .