Kamaths Ourtimes Ice Creams pvt ltd

1. Job Purpose
To manage and coordinate day-to-day production and factory operations of the Fruit Division, ensuring timely production as per business requirements while maintaining product quality, food-safety standards, productivity, yield, cost control and efficient utilization of manpower, machinery and materials.
2. Key Responsibilities – Production Planning &amp; Execution
● Prepare daily, weekly and seasonal production plans based on demand, inventory and dispatch requirements.
● Plan production schedules considering raw-material availability, WIP, finished-goods requirements and processing capacity.
● Monitor daily production against planned targets and take corrective action for deviations.
● Ensure smooth and uninterrupted production operations.
● Monitor production output, process losses, yield and batch consistency.
3. Fruit Processing Operations
● Manage processing of fresh fruits and fruit pulp products including Sitaphal, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Guava, Kala Jamun, Jackfruit and other seasonal fruits.
● Monitor fruit receiving, ripening, sorting, processing, pulping, packing and WIP movement.
● Ensure optimum utilization of raw material and minimize processing losses and wastage.
● Monitor seasonal fruit processing capacity and coordinate production requirements.
4. Raw Material &amp; Material Planning
● Coordinate requirements of fresh fruits, dry fruits, ingredients, packaging materials, labels and other production consumables.
● Ensure availability of required materials before production.
● Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams for timely material availability.
● Monitor material consumption and identify abnormal consumption or shortages.
5. Manpower Management
● Plan manpower deployment according to production requirements.
● Allocate work responsibilities to supervisors and production staff.
● Monitor attendance, productivity, discipline and work performance.
● Train and guide production employees on process requirements, SOPs, GMP and hygiene practices.
● Ensure effective utilization of manpower and production hours.
6. Quality &amp; Food Safety
● Ensure production is carried out according to approved SOPs, process parameters and quality standards.
● Maintain compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP and GHP requirements.
● Coordinate with QA for quality issues, deviations, corrective actions and product release.
● Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, housekeeping and pest-control practices within production areas.
● Support internal and external audits and implementation of corrective actions.
7. Inventory, WIP &amp; Warehouse Coordination
● Monitor raw-material, WIP and finished-goods inventory.
● Coordinate movement of material between receiving, processing, WIP storage, cold rooms and finished-goods areas.
● Ensure proper stock rotation and traceability.
● Reconcile production consumption, WIP and finished-stock records.
● Coordinate with Warehouse and Dispatch teams for timely movement of finished products.
8. Machinery &amp; Maintenance Coordination
● Monitor equipment performance and production-line uptime.
● Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the Maintenance team.
● Report and follow up on machine breakdowns and operational issues.
● Coordinate trials and process improvements related to machinery and equipment.
● Ensure production equipment is operated safely and as per defined procedures.
9. Production MIS &amp; Documentation
● Prepare daily production reports and management MIS.
● Maintain production records, batch records, material consumption and WIP records.
● Monitor planned versus actual production.
● Track yield, wastage, downtime, productivity and other key production parameters.
● Provide regular updates to management regarding production status and operational issues.
● Presentation of monthly MIS to the top management
10. Process Improvement &amp; Cost Control
● Identify opportunities for improvement in production flow, manpower utilization, yield and productivity.
● Implement initiatives for reduction of material wastage and process losses.
● Support SOP improvements and process standardization.
● Identify operational bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions.
● Contribute towards productivity improvement and cost optimization.
11. New Product Development &amp; Trials
● Support NPD trials and commercialization of new or modified products.
● Coordinate raw materials, process parameters, packaging, labels and production readiness for trials.
● Conduct production trials in coordination with QA, R&amp;D/NPD and management.
● Support process validation and improvement activities.
12. Cross-Functional Coordination
● Coordinate with Procurement, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Dispatch/Logistics, NPD/R&amp;D, HR/Administration and Management to ensure smooth end-to-end factory operations.
13. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
● Production plan achievement; production output and productivity; yield improvement; reduction in process losses and wastage; material consumption control; manpower productivity; machine/line uptime; production downtime; WIP and inventory control; batch quality and consistency; food-safety compliance; on-time production and dispatch support; SOP/process compliance; cost optimization.
14. Team Management
● Manage and coordinate Production Supervisors, Production Executive, Quality Executive and production workforce as per operational requirements.
● Responsible for manpower planning, daily work allocation, supervision, training, performance monitoring and coordination of production activities.
15. Qualification &amp; Experience
● Qualification: M.Tech./B.Tech./M.Sc. or B.Sc. Food/Dairy/Agriculture/Horticulture or equivalent relevant qualification;
● Strong hands-on experience in factory operations and seasonal fresh fruit processing.
16. Technical &amp; Functional Competencies
● Fruit Pulp &amp; Fruit Processing; Production Planning &amp; Scheduling; Factory Operations; Manpower Planning; Raw Material Planning; Inventory &amp; WIP Management; Procurement Coordination; Warehouse &amp; Cold Chain Coordination; Production MIS; Yield &amp; Waste Management; SOP &amp; Process Improvement; FSSC 22000; HACCP; GMP/GHP; NPD &amp; Production Trials; Preventive Maintenance Coordination;
● ERP/SAP/MS Excel/ PPT (presentation to the top management for monthly MIS with PPT)
17. Role Accountability
The Assistant Manager – Production is accountable for the safe, efficient and timely execution of production activities, ensuring optimum utilization of manpower, materials and machinery while maintaining required quality, food-safety, productivity, yield and cost parameters.
Pay: ₹850,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Food provided</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid sick time</li>
<li>Provident Fund</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Manager – Fruit Processing Plant ( Production Process Support)

Manager – Fruit Processing Plant ( Production Process Support)

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