Production Associate – Manufacturing & Operations

About the role

The Production Associate supports plant manufacturing operations by independently performing standard production, packaging, and quality tasks. This role ensures a safe, efficient production flow while meeting food‑safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned production or packaging equipment according to SOPs and safety standards.
• Load, unload, and stage materials to maintain continuous production flow.
• Perform in‑process quality checks, identify defects and escalate deviations.
• Package finished product accurately, ensuring correct labeling, sealing and presentation.
• Follow GMP and HACCP food‑safety, sanitation, housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Assist with routine equipment setup, changeovers and minor adjustments.
• Communicate production issues, quality concerns or safety observations to supervisors.
• Complete required production documentation and records on time.

Required profile

• B.Tech in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Dairy Science or Food Science.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in production, distribution or plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of line operations, distribution processes and system‑based workflows.
• Experience supporting shipping, scheduling or inventory activities.
• Ability to lead work activities and priorities without formal people‑management responsibility.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with focus on daily execution and broader operational needs.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate across teams and functions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, food safety and quality standards.

Required skills

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)