Shift Incharge

The Shift Incharge is responsible for overseeing and driving daily manufacturing operations during a designated shift. This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, asset upkeep, and workforce discipline.

Role & responsibilities

• Production Execution: Direct shop-floor operators to meet the shift production plan, fine-tune process parameters for optimal output, and manage green coffee and packaging material feeds.
• Maintenance & Breakdown Control: Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules with the engineering team and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to minimize plant breakdowns.
• Yield & Material Tracking: Document exact raw material consumption, calculate shift performance yields, manage the Material Receipt Note (MRN) process, and minimize product rework.
• Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Enforce top-tier equipment and personnel safety protocols (including emergency plant-stop authority) while ensuring strict plant and personnel hygiene standards.
• Reporting & Documentation: Review and sign daily shift logs, transfer structured shift handovers to the Production Manager, and prepare consolidated daily summaries.
• Team Management & Training: Train incoming operators on section operations, optimize shift manpower allocation, and assist the Production Manager with administrative duties like leave planning.

Preferred candidate profile Educational Background

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering.
• Diploma holders with an exceptional track record of relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of total experience in production operations within a manufacturing or processing plant.
• Must include at least 2 - 3 years in a supervisory, team lead, or shift in-charge capacity.
• Prior experience in coffee processing, food processing, or FMCG production environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement tools (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM).
• Certifications in ISO 9001, HACCP, Food Safety, or Safety and Fire Management.
• Geographical preference: Candidates located anywhere are welcome to apply, though candidates from Karnataka or South India are preferred.