About the Group
The Prakriti Group of Companies is a diversified, multi-sector business group with operations across apparel manufacturing, textiles, food processing, hospitality, and healthcare. Founded in 1973 by Mr. Ranjit Shah and now led by Mr. Ranvir Shah, our Group has grown from its roots as a Chennai-based garment manufacturer into a diversified enterprise with presence across Apparel Manufacturing, Textiles, Food Processing, Hospitality, and Healthcare.
We are not just a group of companies — we are a legacy built on entrepreneurship, resilience, and growth. Our journey reflects our ability to evolve with time while staying firmly grounded in values. With multiple manufacturing facilities and business units across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, we offer a dynamic environment where young leaders gain real exposure to large-scale operations, complex businesses, and cross-sector decision making.
For more details, visit us at https://www.theprakritigroup.com
About the Company
Established at the turn of the 21st century, India Agro Exports (IAE) is one of the more reputable Agro Exporters from Southern India. IAE takes pride in providing high-quality agricultural products at competitive prices to customers around the world. IAE connects India's rich agricultural landscapes with the global market, offering high-quality products at competitive prices. IAE partners with farmers across key regions, providing a diverse portfolio including gherkins, jalapeños, and more. Our Bangalore facility adheres to international food safety standards, utilizing state-of-the-art machinery for processing and customized packaging.
About the Role
We are looking for an Industrial Engineer who will be primarily responsible for collecting and analyzing data across various production processes within the factory and providing actionable recommendations to optimize production efficiency, safety and quality.
This role involves designing, analyzing, and improving complex systems and processes to streamline workflows, reduce waste, manage resources effectively, and ensure full compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering fundamentals with deep domain knowledge of food processing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization & Efficiency
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various production stages including raw material intake, grading, brining, processing, and packaging of gherkins
- Conduct time-and-motion studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
- Design and implement process improvements to maximize throughput, minimize cycle time, and optimize resource utilization
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes
- Use industrial engineering tools such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and kaizen methodologies
Quality Control & Food Safety Compliance
- Ensure all production processes comply with food safety standards including FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, and GMP
- Collaborate with the quality assurance team to monitor critical control points (CCPs) and implement corrective actions
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for quality deviations and implement preventive measures
- Support internal and external audits related to food safety and quality management systems
- Monitor microbiological, chemical, and physical parameters specific to gherkin processing and preservation
Waste Reduction & Cost Optimization
- Analyze material yield, reject rates, rework, and scrap data to identify waste reduction opportunities
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-adding activities across the production line
- Track and report cost-per-unit, material consumption, and energy usage metrics
- Propose and execute projects aimed at reducing operational costs without compromising quality
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Monitor raw material inventory levels, shelf-life tracking, and reorder points to prevent production disruptions
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of gherkins and other raw materials
- Optimize warehouse layout, storage conditions, and material flow within the factory
- Analyze supply chain data to improve lead times, reduce holding costs, and enhance supplier performance
Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
- Support sustainability initiatives including water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste-to-value programs
- Monitor and report on environmental metrics such as water usage, effluent treatment, and carbon footprint
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations applicable to agro-processing units
- Identify and implement green manufacturing practices suited to food processing operations
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collect production data from various internal systems and processes and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
- Build dashboards and visual reports to communicate process performance, trends, and improvement opportunities to management
- Use statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve process stability
- Present data-driven recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (B. Tech / B.E.) in Food Technology / Food Processing Technology or a closely related discipline
- Master's degree (M. Tech / M.Sc.) in Food Processing / Food Engineering / Industrial Engineering with specialization in food processing
- Additional certification in Industrial Engineering, Lean Six Sigma or Production Management is preferred.
- Certification in HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC Global Standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with FSSAI regulations and compliance requirements is preferred.
- A hands-on knowledge of lug capping machines and can seaming machines is essential for this role
Experience
- We welcome applications from with up to 3 years of experience.
