Bakery Chef Cum Production Manager

About the Company: Riverpoint Foods (Brand: N Dairy Farm) is a fast-growing bakery & confectionery company with operations in Chennai and Bengaluru, with a manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. We focus on innovative products, strict food safety, and consistent quality.Role: Production Manager (Industrial Bakery) Lead end-to-end factory operations across multiple shifts, managing two shift supervisors and the production workforce to deliver safe, high-quality output at optimal cost.Location: Krishnagiri, Tamil NaduKey Responsibilities- Own daily/weekly/monthly production planning, scheduling, and on-time execution across shifts. - Drive efficiency, yield, and OEE; reduce waste and downtime through Lean methods. - Enforce SOPs, recipes, and specifications; resolve floor issues quickly. - Plan RM/PM requirements with Procurement; maintain optimal inventories (FIFO, freshness). - Oversee manpower allocation, rosters, and overtime; partner with HR on hiring and staffing. - Lead factory trials and scale-up for new products from pilot to full production. - Uphold FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and safety compliance at all times. - Track and report KPIs (volume, OEE, yield, waste, productivity); analyze trends and implement improvements.Qualifications- Bakery/Pastry Chef, Food Technology or Engineering Background - 10+ years in production/plant leadership within bread/bakery/confectionery. - Proven multi-shift management and supervisor leadership experience. - Deep knowledge of bakery processes, equipment, and ingredients. - Strong command of production planning, inventory control, and Lean/CI tools. - Working knowledge of FSSAI, HACCP, and related food-safety protocols.Ideal Profile- Strong leader who coaches, sets standards, and holds teams accountable. - Problem-solver with a hands-on approach on the shop floor. - Process-driven and data-led; improves systems and SOPs continuously. - Clear communicator with management, supervisors, and operators. - Language: Tamil & Hindi preferred.

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