Open Secret - Shift In-charge (Females Only)

Job description

**About Open Secret :** Open Secret is a brand with a vision to make every Indian family eat better. Powered by a strong operating team of strategists and marketers from Harvard Business School, IIM, and IIT with 40+ years of collective FMCG experience and backed by the strongest set of mentors - Matrix, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Kunal Bahl, Rohit Bansal, and Vivek Gambhir. Job Summary The Shift In-Charge is responsible for managing all production activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations. The role involves manpower management, productivity monitoring, quality compliance, machine utilization, and achievement of daily production targets while maintaining food safety standards. Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Management - Execute daily production plans as per schedule. - Ensure achievement of shift-wise production targets. - Monitor line efficiency, productivity, and output. - Minimize downtime, wastage, and production losses. - Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams for smooth operations. Manpower Management - Allocate manpower based on production requirements. - Monitor attendance, discipline, and shift deployment. - Train operators and helpers on SOPs and best practices. - Conduct shift briefings and performance reviews. Quality & Food Safety - Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards. - Verify adherence to SOPs and process parameters. - Coordinate with QA team for in-process quality checks. - Ensure proper segregation and handling of non-conforming products. Productivity & Efficiency - Track productivity and efficiency of production lines. - Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. - Monitor machine utilization and labor productivity. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve output and reduce losses. Safety & Compliance - Ensure adherence to all plant safety procedures. - Conduct safety checks and ensure proper PPE usage. - Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. - Maintain statutory and company compliance requirements. Documentation & Reporting - Maintain production reports and shift records. - Update production, rejection, downtime, and manpower reports. - Ensure proper handover to the next shift. - Escalate critical issues to management on a timely basis. Maintenance Coordination - Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance. - Ensure machines are operational and production-ready. - Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues. Qualifications - Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related field. - 3–6 years of experience in food manufacturing operations. - Experience in snacks, bakery, biscuits, cookies, confectionery, or FMCG manufacturing preferred. Preferred Experience - Handling 50–200+ manpower in a shift. - Working with automated packaging and processing lines. - Experience in productivity improvement and loss reduction initiatives. Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Work Location: In person