: Production Supervisor - Cereals & Grain Milling Plant
Department
: Production
Reporting To
: Production Manager / Plant Head
Location
: [Kurali Karjan]
Type
: Full-Time
Job Purpose
:
To supervise daily production operations of grain milling (cleaning, conditioning, grinding, sifting, blending, packing) ensuring efficient output, product quality, plant hygiene, and compliance with safety and food regulations.
Key Responsibilities
:
1. Daily Production Operations
Monitor and manage shift-wise milling operations and manpower.
Supervise grain intake, cleaning, tempering, milling, and finished product packaging.
Ensure achievement of daily production targets with minimal waste and downtime.
2. Quality Assurance
Coordinate with the QC team to ensure in-process quality checks.
Ensure adherence to product specifications (e.g., granulation, moisture).
Address deviations or non-conformities during production.
3. Equipment Handling & Maintenance
Ensure proper operation of machinery like de-stoners, scourers, roller mills, sifters, etc.
Report and coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Maintain machine logs and utility usage records.
4. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain shift production reports, output logs, and consumption records.
Update ERP or manual logbooks for raw material and finished goods movement.
Record machine efficiency, rejection rates, and downtime analysis.
5. Manpower Supervision
Allocate duties to operators, helpers, and cleaning staff.
Ensure adherence to work discipline, safety gear usage, and hygiene practices.
Conduct basic training and safety instructions.
6. GMP, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personal hygiene, and 5S implementation.
Comply with food safety standards (FSSAI, FSSC 22000).
Conduct mock drills and participate in internal audits.
Skills & Competencies
:
Knowledge of grain milling processes and flow diagrams.
Hands-on experience with milling machinery and control panels.
Leadership, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.
Basic computer and ERP system proficiency.
Educational Qualification
:
Diploma / B.Sc. in Food Technology or related discipline.
Experience
:
1-3 years in production supervision in a cereals/grain milling or food manufacturing unit.
Job Type: Full-time