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 : 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.

Build a

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