Tunnel Oven Operator

Job Description – Tunnel Oven Operator

Job Title: Tunnel Oven Operator
Department: Production / Bakery
Number of Positions: 1
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Bakery
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Food Processing / Bakery Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Tunnel Oven Operator with strong hands-on knowledge of tunnel oven operation, temperature setting, bread/rusk moisture control, oven maintenance, band tracking, and shop-floor manpower handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Tunnel Oven for continuous and smooth production.
• Set and control oven temperature according to product SKU, recipe, production requirements, and climatic conditions.
• Monitor and control bread/rusk moisture as per product specifications.
• Ensure proper oven temperature profile and baking parameters.
• Monitor oven performance and identify abnormalities during production.
• Perform scheduled/basic Tunnel Oven maintenance and coordinate with the maintenance team for major issues.
• Monitor and maintain proper oven band tracking to ensure smooth operation.
• Control and minimize rusk/bread wastage during production.
• Ensure smooth operation of bread feeder, oven drive, and slicing equipment.
• Prevent breakdowns through proper monitoring and preventive maintenance practices.
• Handle and coordinate approximately 20 manpower on the shop floor.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, hygiene, and food safety requirements are achieved.
• Maintain proper production, oven temperature, moisture, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments for smooth operations.
• Follow GMP, food safety, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in Tunnel Oven Operation.
• Knowledge of oven temperature setting and baking parameters.
• Knowledge of bread/rusk moisture control.
• Knowledge of oven band tracking.
• Knowledge of Tunnel Oven preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of bread feeder and oven drive operation.
• Experience in controlling production wastage.
• Strong manpower handling and shop-floor management skills.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Food Processing / Bakery Manufacturing.
• Candidates with experience in Bread, Rusk or Bakery Production will be preferred.
• Should have practical knowledge of Tunnel Oven operation and maintenance.
• Should be capable of handling a team of approximately 20 manpower.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person