Production Manager – Vasant Masala Gandhinagar (Dehgam)
Production / Plant Operations (Spices / FMCG / Food Processing Industry preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management
- Plan and execute daily production activities as per approved production plans
- Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of quantity, quality, and timelines
- Review daily Plan vs Actual production and take corrective actions
- Coordinate with QA, QC, Stores, Maintenance, and Dispatch teams
- Resolve day-to-day production and operational issues on the shopfloor
- Escalate critical issues to the Plant Head with possible solutions
- Ensure implementation and strict adherence to approved SOPs, work instructions, and process flows
- Monitor process compliance across shifts and departments
- Support preparation, revision, and improvement of SOPs as per operational requirements
- Ensure process discipline and standardization on the shopfloor
- Drive best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Quality, Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure production activities comply with defined quality and food safety standards
- Support implementation and monitoring of HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and related systems
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, statutory, customer, and internal requirements
- Support internal, customer, and certification audits
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions
Plant Hygiene & Sanitation
- Ensure high standards of plant hygiene, sanitation, and housekeeping
- Monitor daily cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Ensure hygiene practices are followed by all shopfloor employees
- Coordinate with QA/QC for hygiene audits and corrective actions
- Ensure GMP compliance across production areas
- Ensure implementation of safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices
- Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks
- Identify unsafe acts and conditions and take preventive actions
- Ensure compliance with statutory safety and EHS norms
- Support accident investigation and implementation of preventive measures
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
- Manage production manpower including supervisors, operators, and helpers
- Allocate shifts and duties based on production requirements
- Guide, motivate, and monitor team performance on a regular basis
- Support induction and on-the-job training of new employees
- Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies
HR & Administrative Support
- Support manpower planning and share requirements with HR
- Participate in interviews and finalization of production manpower
- Conduct regular performance reviews of production staff
- Support PMS, training, and development initiatives
Cost Control & Productivity Improvement
- Monitor raw material usage, wastage, and production losses
- Take actions to improve yield and reduce rework and rejection
- Support initiatives to increase production capacity and efficiency
- Monitor production-related expenses and suggest cost-saving measures
- Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly production reports
- Conduct regular review meetings with supervisors and shift in-charges
- Share production and plant performance updates with the Plant Head
Acting Plant Head Responsibilities
- Take charge of plant operations in the absence of the Plant Head
- Ensure smooth functioning of production, quality, hygiene, safety, and manpower
- Act as the key decision-maker for operational matters when delegated
- Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology
- Experience: 8 – 13 years
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About the company –
The foundation of Vasant Masala was layed in 1970 by Shri Bapulal Bhandari in Gujarat. The inspiration of ‘Vasant Masala’ and the Brand Name is taken from Smt. Vasantiben Bhandari – wife of Late Shri Bapulal Bhandari.
Continuing the legacy of our visionary founder, the second generation entrepreneur and our esteemed CMD Mr. Chandrakant Bhandari has raised the bar by adopting modern production technologies like Ambient Temperature Grinding, Innovating and Launching new products in market which is widely praised and accepted by millions of Housewives across worldwide.
With its diverse range of products such as Blended spices, Hing, Basic spices, Specialty Spices, Whole spices and Powdered spices, Vasant Masala has been delighting millions of families globally for the past 55 years.
Vasant Masala has gained recognition on a global scale. Exported to five continents, Today Vasant Masala is known for its unparalleled quality and widespread popularity. This trusted brand has consistently provided consumers with the finest spices, making it the top choice of housewives for the last five decades due to its unmatched flavor and health benefits.
