Production Supervisor

job Title: Production Supervisor – Breakfast Cereals Department: Production Location: Bengaluru Experience Required: 3–4 Years (Breakfast Cereals / Extruded Food / FMCG Industry) Qualification:/B.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, or Any Degree related discipline Job Summary: The Production Supervisor will oversee the end-to-end production of breakfast cereals — including extrusion, drying, coating, and packing operations — ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and productivity standards.

The role demands hands-on technical knowledge of cereal processing and effective team management to achieve daily production and efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day production activities across extrusion, blending, coating, baking, and packing lines. Ensure production as per plan, maintaining yield, quality, and line efficiency. Monitor process parameters such as moisture, temperature, drying time, and coating uniformity. Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Stores for raw material availability, line readiness, and compliance.

Ensure strict adherence to GMP, GHP, and food safety (HACCP/FSSC) protocols. Maintain batch production records, line clearance reports, and daily shift logs. Conduct line checks for hygiene, allergen control, and CCP (Critical Control Point) compliance. Train and supervise operators and contract workers on process control, equipment handling, and hygiene standards.

Identify process deviations or equipment issues and initiate corrective actions promptly. Support process improvement, waste reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in extrusion, baking, or roasting lines used in breakfast cereal manufacturing. Good understanding of moisture control, coating systems, and product texture management. Knowledge of food safety systems (FSSC 22000 / BRCGS) and documentation compliance. Leadership and team management skills. Proficiency in MS Office / ERP for daily production reporting.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Willingness to work in shifts.