Job purpose

To lead and control all manufacturing operations during the assigned shift — from cleaning to final packing — ensuring achievement of production targets, product quality, and safe working conditions as per 260 Brands’ operational standards.

Key responsibilities

1. Shift Operations

• Manage all production processes during the shift
• Ensure shift production targets and output quality are achieved.
• Conduct shift handover with proper documentation and communication.
• Monitor critical process parameters and take immediate corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Ensure adequate availability of raw materials, packaging, and manpower for smooth operations.

2. Quality & Food Safety

• Implement and maintain FSSC 22000, GMP, GHP, and HACCP principles during the shift.
• Ensure all CCP’s and quality checks are followed as per standard procedures.
• Coordinate with the QA team for product sampling, inspection, and corrective measures.
• Report any quality deviation or contamination immediately and assist in root cause analysis.

3. Manpower Supervision

• Allocate and supervise shift workers efficiently across sections.
• Ensure discipline, attendance, and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct basic training and refreshers on machine operation and safety.
• Encourage teamwork and ensure operator accountability for assigned machines.

4. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Ensure all equipment is operated within safe and efficient parameters.
• Report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately to maintenance.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules and ensure machines are cleaned and ready for next shift.

5. Data Recording & Reporting

• Record all shift production data accurately (output, downtime, material usage, rejections).
• Submit daily production and variance reports to Production Manager.
• Maintain logs for quality deviations, breakdowns, and manpower allocation.

6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict PPE usage and safety compliance within the shift.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks and ensure safe housekeeping conditions.
• Report and investigate near misses or incidents promptly.

INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Production Manager
• QA / QC Department
• Maintenance & Engineering Teams
• Warehouse & Planning Teams
• Health & Safety Department

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Food Technology, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of experience in food or FMCG manufacturing (preferably in extrusion or cereal-based processing).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with hands-on technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and plant safety standards

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Leadership
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Decision-Making Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• High Level of Initiative
• Strong Work Ethic
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Time Management Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

• Shift production target achievement
• Product quality compliance
• Downtime control and machine utilization
• Manpower productivity and discipline
• Safety compliance and zero-incident performance
• Proper shift handover and reporting accuracy

• Manage all production processes during the shift
• Ensure shift production targets and output quality are achieved.
• Conduct shift handover with proper documentation and communication.
• Monitor critical process parameters and take immediate corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Ensure adequate availability of raw materials, packaging, and manpower for smooth operations.
• Implement and maintain FSSC 22000, GMP, GHP, and HACCP principles during the shift.
• Ensure all CCP’s and quality checks are followed as per standard procedures.
• Coordinate with the QA team for product sampling, inspection, and corrective measures.
• Report any quality deviation or contamination immediately and assist in root cause analysis.
• Allocate and supervise shift workers efficiently across sections.
• Ensure discipline, attendance, and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct basic training and refreshers on machine operation and safety.
• Encourage teamwork and ensure operator accountability for assigned machines.
• Ensure all equipment is operated within safe and efficient parameters.
• Report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately to maintenance.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules and ensure machines are cleaned and ready for next shift.
• Record all shift production data accurately (output, downtime, material usage, rejections).
• Submit daily production and variance reports to Production Manager.
• Maintain logs for quality deviations, breakdowns, and manpower allocation.
• Enforce strict PPE usage and safety compliance within the shift.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks and ensure safe housekeeping conditions.
• Report and investigate near misses or incidents promptly.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with hands-on technical knowledge
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and plant safety standards
• Leadership
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Decision-Making Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• High Level of Initiative
• Strong Work Ethic
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Time Management Skills

• Diploma / Degree in Food Technology, Production, or Mechanical Engineering
• 2–4 years of experience in food or FMCG manufacturing (preferably in extrusion or cereal-based processing)