Food Production Manager

Job Description

Were Hiring Production Manager | Premium Pet Food Manufacturing

Experience- 6-8 yrs in the Food Production (preferably meat)

Location:Bidrahalli Hobli, Bangalore

CTC:Up to 12 LPA

Shift:MondaySaturday, 10 hours/day

Reporting To: Director & CEO

Benefits:PF + Self Medical Insurance + Duty Meals (No accommodation/conveyance provided)

About Us:

At Canine Craving, were on a mission to redefine pet nutrition with premium, species-appropriate meals made from the finest meats and fish. Our products are trusted by pet parents across India and now, were looking for an experiencedProduction Managerto lead our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

The Role:

You will overseeend-to-end production operations, ensuring every batch meets our uncompromising quality standards while driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role that demands both strategic thinking and hands-on execution

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Execution- -

oDevelop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based

on sales forecast and inventory levels.

oMonitor production KPIs (output, yield, wastage, downtime).

oOptimize the use of resources (raw materials, machinery, manpower)

Process & Quality Control-

oEnsure adherence to SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and FSSAI/AAFCO standards.

oCoordinate with QA/QC to ensure consistent product quality and traceability.

oSupport NPD team in pilot trials and scale-up batches.

People Management

oProven leadership & people management skills

oLead and develop a skilled production workforce

oCoordinate cross-functionally with QA, Maintenance & Supply Chain teams

o Manage team of blue collar and white collars

Maintenance & Coordination

oWork closely with maintenance for preventive and breakdown maintenance.

oEnsure readiness and calibration of production and packaging machinery

(ovens, extruders, blenders, coaters, etc.).

Inventory & Cost Control

oEnsure accurate consumption reporting of ingredients and packaging

materials.

oMonitor wastage and drive initiatives to reduce loss and improve efficiency.

oLiaise with stores and purchase teams for timely availability of inputs.

Compliance & Documentation

oMaintain production records, batch sheets, and daily MIS reports.

oEnsure compliance with audits (internal, customer, regulatory).

oImplement and audit food safety and hygiene standards.System Knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Good knowledge of production related tools, ERP systems

Skills

Strong knowledge of food and meat processing baked/ retorted/ fresh/ frozen

Experience with related equipment

Good understanding of regulatory and safety norms (HACCP, ISO etc.)

Leadership and team development

Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Achieve daily and monthly production targets as per demand and plan.

Ensure product quality meets internal and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO etc.)

Maintain agreed level of material wastage during production.

Ensure agreed level of uptime of critical production machinery through

coordination with maintenance.

Lead a team with minimum agreed staff attendance and effective shift handovers.

Complete and submit accurate daily production reports (MIS) on time.

Ensure zero non-compliances during internal and external audits.

Execute at least one continuous improvement (Kaizen) project per month

Maintain raw material and packaging inventory variance within agreed level

Why Join Us

Youll be at the heart of afast-growing, quality-driven pet food brand, building processes and teams that will shape the future of our industry. If youre passionate about food production, obsessed with quality, and ready to lead, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now: [Confidential Information]

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