Urgently Hiring Shift In-Charge for Frozen Vegetables Manufacturing Unit
Designation: Shift In-Charge
Department: Production
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Industry Preference: Frozen Vegetables / IQF Foods / Food Processing / FMCG / Agro Processing
Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head
Job Purpose
To supervise and coordinate shift-wise production operations in the frozen vegetables manufacturing plant, ensuring achievement of production targets while maintaining product quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Shift Production Management
- Manage and monitor all production activities during the assigned shift.
- Ensure smooth operation of the frozen vegetable processing line.
- Achieve daily production targets as per production plan.
- Allocate manpower effectively to meet production requirements.
- Ensure uninterrupted production flow and minimize downtime.
2. Process Monitoring & Control
- Monitor critical processing stages including:
- Raw material receiving
- Washing and sorting
- Cutting and grading
- Blanching
- IQF freezing
- Packaging
- Cold storage transfer
- Ensure process parameters are maintained within specified limits.
- Report and resolve process deviations promptly.
3. Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- GHP (Good Hygiene Practices)
- HACCP requirements
- Food Safety Standards
- Coordinate with the Quality team for in-process quality checks.
- Ensure only approved products move to the next processing stage.
- Maintain product traceability and batch identification.
4. Manpower Management
- Supervise operators, helpers, and contract workers during the shift.
- Assign duties and monitor employee performance.
- Ensure attendance, discipline, and productivity of shift personnel.
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members.
- Promote teamwork and effective communication.
5. Equipment & Utility Coordination
- Ensure proper operation of processing and freezing equipment.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for equipment breakdowns.
- Monitor utility availability such as:
- Refrigeration systems
- Compressed air
- Steam
- Water supply
- Minimize production losses due to equipment failures.
6. Production Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate shift production records.
- Record:
- Production quantity
- Downtime
- Rejections
- Wastage
- Shift observations
- Prepare and submit shift reports to management.
- Ensure completion of production logbooks and checklists.
7. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to workplace safety procedures.
- Monitor PPE usage by all employees and contractors.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions or practices.
- Participate in safety inspections and emergency response activities.
- Ensure compliance with EHS policies and statutory requirements.
8. Cold Chain & Storage Management
- Ensure frozen products are transferred to cold storage without temperature deviations.
- Monitor cold chain practices during production and dispatch.
- Coordinate with warehouse and cold storage teams.
- Prevent product quality deterioration due to improper handling.
9. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce wastage.
- Support implementation of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen initiatives.
- Participate in process improvement projects.
- Drive operational efficiency within the shift.
Required Skills
- Production Supervision
- Frozen Food Processing Knowledge
- IQF Operations Understanding
- Team Handling & Leadership
- Food Safety & GMP Knowledge
- Production Planning & Monitoring
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Documentation & Reporting
- Communication & Coordination
- Basic Computer & MS Office Knowledge
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Mechanical, Production, or related field
- Experience in frozen vegetables, IQF foods, or food manufacturing industry preferred
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Production Operations
- IQF Freezing Process
- Packaging Operations
- Cold Chain Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Shift Manpower Management
- Process Monitoring
- Production Documentation
- Equipment Coordination
- Safety Compliance
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
- Shift Production Target Achievement (%)
- Product Yield & Recovery (%)
- Downtime Reduction
- Product Rejection Rate
- Wastage Control
- GMP & Food Safety Compliance Score
- Manpower Productivity
- Cold Chain Compliance
- Shift Reporting Accuracy
- Safety Compliance & Incident-Free Operations
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in handling shift operations in frozen vegetables or food processing plants.
- Good knowledge of IQF processing, food safety standards, and production management.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts and manage operational challenges effectively.
You can apply on this Mail ID: [email protected]
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
