Bakery Chef Cum Production Manager
Description:
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 Nadu
Key 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.