Production Manager

Job highlights

• Lead and manage a team of supervisors,operators,and technicians across shifts
• . Hands-on experience in automation and process control systems (SCADA / PLC preferred)

Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Production
Industry: Dairy
Location: Gungal ,Hyderabad
Reports To: Plant Head

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all aspects of dairy production operations, ensuring efficient, hygienic, and cost-effective processing of milk and milk products while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, managing production staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Production Planning & Control

• Plan and schedule daily/weekly production activities based on demand, milk availability, and product mix.
• Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, throughput, wastage) and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, maintenance, and supply chain for smooth operations.

2. Operations Management

• Ensure timely and hygienic processing of milk and production of value-added dairy products like curd, butter, ghee, paneer, cheese, UHT milk, etc.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records of production, losses, rework, and downtime.

3. Quality & Hygiene Compliance

• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain food safety, GMP, and GHP standards.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, ISO 22000, and other regulatory requirements.
• Enforce CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures and ensure hygiene across all processing areas.

4. Team Leadership & Training

• Lead and manage a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians across shifts.
• Conduct skill gap analysis and facilitate training programs for production staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

5. Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure machinery uptime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Report equipment faults or process deviations promptly.

6. Safety & EHS Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in coordination with the EHS team.
• Promote safe work practices and participate in incident investigations.

7. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other operational excellence initiatives.
• Monitor utility usage (steam, water, electricity) and work towards reduction of energy and production costs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of dairy processing equipment, operations, and hygiene protocols.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in automation and process control systems (SCADA/PLC preferred).
• Understanding of food safety systems (HACCP, ISO 22000) and compliance standards.