• Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the activities of supplementary food unit production.

• Direct and control the staff of the unit to ensure that they are appropriately trained and motivated and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.

• Prepare and monitor budgets to ensure that the optimum use is made of production resources.

• Receives supplementary food processing work orders and executes them efficiently.

• Prepares long, medium and short term operation plans of the production operations of the company and ensures their implementation upon approval.

• Estimates quantities of raw materials and inputs, utilities, manpower, equipment and accessories and time required for the supplementary food production processes.

• Ensures that the inputs are made available in the required quantity and quality specification at the required time.

• Ensures that materials, equipment and human resources are properly and effectively utilized with in supplementary food unit.

• Monitors closely the work progress and takes corrective measures in case of shortfalls or delays.

• Ensures the smooth and coherent flow of all the supplementary food production processes and that all operations are performed in accordance with set process parameters and quality specifications.

• Inspects the quality of input materials, processes, intermediate and final products and takes corrective actions in case of deviations from set standards and specifications.

• Ensures that samples for laboratory tests and quality inspections are properly taken.

• Ensures safety (Including proper wearing of PPE for himself & workers) , hygiene, environment and waste disposal in general IMS regulations are strictly observed & followed.

• Ensures that machinery and equipment are properly maintained, always kept clean and hygienic and confirms that they are in good and safe operational conditions.

• Participate in the implementation and updating of the company’s Food safety management system & IMS activities.

• Maintains good working relationships and coordination within the Department.

• Prepares and submits periodical performance reports.

• When there is change of shift, will check that proper hand over is made without production interruption. And during lunch time will follow & check that there is no production stoppage or interruption.

• If required will participate in different food unit activities.

• Every time will check whether machines are getting the proper maintenance & are ready for production.

• When there is no production & workers are idle plan & check its execution   to effectively utilize workers by giving different work activities like routine machine inspection/maintenance may be with assigned technic person, cleaning machines. Floors, walls, the compound around the plant, giving training etc.

• Assure in advance that all the operation is progressing as per quality requirements & product is also will be as per the standard.

• Keeps attendance and evaluates the performance of subordinates.

• Ensures that all problems related to food safety management system & IMS is reported to immediate supervisor and Quality personnel.

• If required will prepare different operation records, procedures & SOPs for the general operation of the unit. Checks that all the required record formats & related documents are prepared & filled every time as per the frequency/programe.

• Performs any other tasks as required.

Job Requirements

1.      Competencies (Skills& abilities)

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners. 

·         Experience in discounting operations (like Cash and Carry) and/or retail

·         Experience in Food manufacturing processes and procedures is crucial.

·         Ability to clearly and accurately report to Directors, the Chief Executive Officer.

·         Great communication and presentation skills and Problem-solving mindset.

·         Understanding of business functions such as finance, procurement, marketing etc.

2.      Qualification and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Post Harvest Technology , Food  and Technology ,Food Science & Nutrition, Food Engineering or related fields with six years (6) years of demonstrated experience out of which two (2) years proven experience working in similar managerial position in food processing/beverage industries

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their applications/motivation letters along with updated CV in one PDF/Word file through THIS LINK  at by clearly marking the position title on the subject line Production Manager for Supplementary Food Unit before November 02/2023.