Production Manager - Spices

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ production experience in spices, powder blends, seasonings, or food manufacturing.
  
• Strong understanding of blending technologies, milling systems, sieving, and powder handling.
  
• Knowledge of allergen management, flavour integrity, and quality control processes.
  
• Strong leadership and ability to run multiple lines in a fast-paced environment.
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of spices, blends, herbs, seasonings, and masalas.
  
• Manage teams across weighing, blending, grinding, sieving, packing, and line changeovers.
  
• Execute production plans and ensure consistent adherence to recipes and specifications.
  
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, allergen control, and cross-contamination prevention.
  
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  
• Collaborate with R&D on new blends, NPD trials, and flavour consistency improvements.
  
• Maintain batch integrity, traceability, and accurate documentation.
  
• Reduce losses, improve yields, and strengthen line efficiency and OEE metrics.
  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with engineering teams to minimise breakdowns.
  
• Oversee packing machines, labellers, coding systems, and quality checkpoints.
  
• Develop, coach, and supervise production staff for improved skills and performance