Assistant Manager – Production Jobs in Sonipat | Orbit Global HR Consultants

Assistant Manager – Production Jobs in Sonipat are now open through Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP, one of the leading Food Manufacturing Recruitment Agencies in India specializing in executive search, plant leadership hiring, production, operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing recruitment.

We are hiring an experienced Assistant Manager – Production with a proven track record in food manufacturing, production planning, process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, OEE improvement, manpower management, food safety, and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about driving operational excellence, improving plant productivity, reducing manufacturing costs, and leading high-performing production teams, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing organization.

Job Title

Assistant Manager – Production

Location

Sonipat, Haryana

Industry

Food Manufacturing | Food Ingredients | FMCG | Food Processing | Bakery Ingredients | Seasonings | Dairy Ingredients

Employment Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Experience

12–18 Years

Salary

₹18–24 LPA (Negotiable based on experience)

About the Opportunity

Orbit Global HR Consultants is hiring on behalf of a reputed food manufacturing company for the position of Assistant Manager – Production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end production operations, driving manufacturing excellence, optimizing plant efficiency, improving productivity, ensuring food safety compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility.

This leadership role requires strong expertise in production planning, process optimization, manpower management, quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, utilities, and production resources.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), production efficiency, and plant productivity.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Production Planning

• Develop production schedules in coordination with Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Optimize production capacity while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Monitor production output and minimize production losses.

Process Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and CAPA methodologies.
• Reduce downtime, wastage, changeover time, and manufacturing costs.
• Improve labour productivity and resource utilization.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, FSMS, ISO 22000, BRC, and company quality standards.
• Maintain Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and production documentation.
• Lead internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate closely with QA, QC, R&D, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, engineers, operators, and shop-floor employees.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous learning.
• Ensure adherence to EHS, safety policies, and statutory compliance.

Project Management

• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new production lines and equipment.
• Participate in automation, capacity expansion, and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators including:
  • OEE
  • Line Efficiency
  • Labour Productivity
  • Yield
  • Downtime
  • Manufacturing Cost
  • Utility Consumption
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Wastage
  • Production Output

Required Skills

• Production Management
• Plant Operations
• Food Manufacturing
• Food Processing
• Production Planning
• Manufacturing Operations
• Lean Manufacturing
• TPM
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement
• OEE
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• CAPA
• Process Optimization
• Inventory Management
• Manpower Planning
• Cost Reduction
• SAP
• GMP
• GHP
• HACCP
• FSMS
• ISO 22000
• BRC
• Food Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Team Management
• MS Excel
• MIS Reporting

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for professionals currently working with:

• Food Ingredients Manufacturers
• FMCG Manufacturing Companies
• Food Processing Industries
• Bakery Ingredients Companies
• Dairy Ingredients Manufacturers
• Beverage Ingredients Companies
• Spice Processing Companies
• Seasoning Manufacturers
• Ready-to-Eat Food Companies
• Condiments & Sauce Manufacturers

Candidates from organizations such as Symega Food Ingredients, Kerry Ingredients, Griffith Foods, Givaudan, IFF, DSM-Firmenich, ITC Foods, Nestlé India, Britannia Industries, PepsiCo India, Marico, Dabur, Nilons, GD Foods, Cremica, Del Monte, McCain Foods, ADF Foods, Bikanervala, Haldiram, Orana, and other reputed food manufacturing companies will be preferred.

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Dairy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Operations) will be an added advantage.

Why Join?

• Work with a reputed and fast-growing food manufacturing company.
• Attractive salary package and long-term career growth.
• Lead high-impact production improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to modern manufacturing technologies and world-class food safety systems.
• Opportunity to work on Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, automation, and operational excellence projects.
• Professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.

Why Apply Through Orbit Global HR Consultants?

Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP is one of India's trusted Food Manufacturing Recruitment Agencies and Executive Search Firms, specializing in hiring production leaders, plant heads, quality professionals, operations managers, engineering experts, supply chain professionals, and manufacturing executives across the FMCG and food processing sectors.

Our recruitment experts connect experienced professionals with leading manufacturing organizations across India, offering confidential career opportunities and long-term growth.

Apply Now

If you have experience in production management, food manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, food safety, plant operations, and team leadership, apply today through Orbit Global HR Consultants LLP and take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career.

Job Location: Sonipat, Haryana

Experience: 12–18 Years

Salary: ₹18–24 LPA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent