Production Manager (Spices)

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the daily production operations of our spice manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient production planning, maintain quality standards, optimize productivity, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily spice production activities.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within the scheduled timelines.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FSSAI/ISO where applicable).
• Manage production staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluation.
• Minimize production downtime and reduce material wastage.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehouse teams.
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of production machinery.
• Monitor inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Maintain production records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, hygiene, and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in food or spice manufacturing, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of spice processing, grinding, blending, packaging, and quality control.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production planning software/ERP systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple production lines.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of inventory and cost control.