Assistant Production Manager

Job description

**About Brand:** Minimalist ( https://www.beminimalist.co ) is a science-backed Indian skincare brand built on the core values of efficacy, transparency, and comprehensiveness. Known for its ingredient-first approach, the brand formulates high-performance skincare products using proven activities and clean formulations. The company believes in creating high-quality products using best-in-class ingredients at its own manufacturing facility. Minimalist empowers consumers with knowledge—clearly stating what goes into each product and why—so they can make informed choices. With a commitment to 'Hide Nothing,' the brand champions authenticity and honesty in skincare, creating solutions that work, without the fluff. With a robust portfolio of 60+ SKUs spanning Skincare, Haircare, and Bodycare, the brand is rapidly expanding its footprint. The brand’s global presence now extends across 15+ countries, including key markets such as the UK, USA, UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany, France & Italy. **Role Overview** We are looking for dynamic and detail-oriented professional to manage and enhance end to end production processes . The role involves overseeing production processes, error prevention, maintaining desired performance output, quality, shopfloor supervision, and ensuring operational excellence across own and partner manufacturing sites. **Location:** Jaipur **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Production Process - Coordinate daily production process and activities to meet output and efficiency targets - Plan, organize, and control production resources to align with demand forecasts - Monitor production processes and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operations - Maintain accurate daily production reports and documentation - Enforce strict compliance with product specifications and quality control measures 2. Performance Optimization & "No Gaps" Execution - Gap Analysis: Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or "gaps seen in performance" to maintain steady output. - Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Engineering Department to ensure timely machine maintenance and minimize downtime. - Operational Flow: Ensure that production details are captured accurately and that the workflow remains fluid from raw material staging to finished goods. 3. Error Prevention & Quality Assurance - Real-Time Verification: Implement "Right First Time" (RFT) protocols to ensure operators perform steps correctly, minimizing the risk of batch failures or reworks. - Data Integrity: Conduct live audits of documentation to ensure all entries in BMRs and logs are contemporaneous, accurate, and complete. - QA Liaison: Partner with Floor QA Officers to manage deviations immediately as they occur and facilitate immediate compliance checks. 4. Shopfloor Supervision & Personnel Management - Direct Supervision: Oversee Production Officers, Chemists, and frontline operators in real-time to ensure tasks are executed safely and efficiently. - Shift Coordination: Manage shift handovers to ensure "zero gaps" in responsibility and operational continuity between teams. - Line Clearance: Personally verify and approve line clearances to guarantee that no materials or documentation from previous batches remain on the floor. **Requirements** - 5-7 years of experience working in a similar role with Personal Care, Cosmetics, Pharma,or FMCG similar manufacturing setups. - B.tech/Master’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.