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 ratio100% 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 ROIReduce 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 LPAVariable 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 .