Location: Pantnagar, India
Company: Leading FMCG / Food Manufacturing (Nestlé Standards Environment)
Experience: 2–7 Years
Qualification: B.Tech (Food Technology / Dairy / Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial Production)
About the Role
We are looking for a Production Officer to manage plant operations, resources, and team performance while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality production output at optimal cost, aligned with world-class manufacturing practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Manufacturing
- Execute and manage production plans on the shop floor
- Allocate manpower, materials, and machinery efficiently
- Monitor production performance and adjust operations as required
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities (routine, periodic, CIP/shutdown)
- Optimize production cost while ensuring quality and safety
2. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for compliance
- Promote and maintain a strong Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) culture
3. Data Management & Systems
- Analyze line performance and labor efficiency using system tools
- Monitor material usage (raw & packaging) and control variance
- Track energy consumption and optimize resource utilization
4. Continuous Improvement
- Identify process gaps and implement improvement initiatives
- Support trials, product development, and technical projects
- Participate in audits such as HACCP, ISO, GMP, FSSC
5. People Development & Leadership
- Train and mentor team members for operational excellence
- Drive performance through feedback and coaching
- Ensure effective communication between management and shop floor
Required Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing & packaging operations
- Knowledge of cost optimization and production efficiency
- Familiarity with quality systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP, FSSC 22000)
- Understanding of maintenance and production systems
- Awareness of safety and environmental standards
- Good communication and computer skills
What We're Looking For
Strong leadership and decision-making ability
Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
Passion for food manufacturing and process excellence
Ability to work in fast-paced production environments
Why Join
- Work in a world-class manufacturing environment
- Exposure to global standards and best practices
- Opportunity to grow in operations, quality, and leadership roles
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