Production / Manufacturing Head

The Production Manager will oversee end-to-end production operations across Aubree’s central kitchen(s), ensuring high-quality output of cakes, chocolates, and patisserie items. This role requires a strong leader who can manage teams, maintain quality benchmarks, optimise processes, and ensure seamless coordination between production, procurement, logistics, and outlets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Control

• Plan daily, weekly, and seasonal production schedules based on branch orders, festivals, and bulk requirements.
• Prioritise production tasks to meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of machinery, manpower, and raw materials.

2. Quality Assurance & Standards

• Maintain Aubree’s product quality, taste, design consistency, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks across all product categories—cakes, chocolates, bakery items, desserts.
• Collaborate with R&D/chef team to introduce new products and maintain SOPs.

3. Team Management

• Supervise production staff including chefs, decorators, helpers, packers, and cleaning staff.
• Manage shift allocations, attendance, and performance reviews.
• Train team members on processes, hygiene, safety, and consistency.

4. Inventory & Procurement Coordination

• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging items, and consumables.
• Raise purchase requests and coordinate with the procurement team.
• Reduce wastage through better forecasting and inventory control.

5. Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, and internal hygiene guidelines.
• Monitor cleanliness of production area, equipment, cold rooms, and storage zones.
• Implement safety procedures for staff handling machines and baking equipment.

6. Operational Efficiency & Cost Control

• Improve production workflows for speed, efficiency, and consistency.
• Manage production costs, reduce wastage, and control man-hours.
• Track KPIs such as yield, wastage %, production accuracy, and on-time dispatches.

7. Coordination with Branches & Logistics

• Ensure smooth communication with branch managers for daily requirements.
• Monitor on-time dispatch, delivery schedules, and order accuracy.
• Handle urgent orders, custom cakes, and last-minute requirements effectively.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports, daily output sheets, wastage logs, and batch records.
• Submit MIS reports to management regularly.
• Track equipment maintenance and breakdowns.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology / Hotel Management / Bakery & Confectionery (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in bakery/patisserie/chocolate or food production environment.
• Strong leadership and team-handling skills.
• Good understanding of production planning, quality control, and inventory management.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during festivals and peak seasons.

Key Skills Required

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Leadership & people management
• Knowledge of food safety & hygiene
• Problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication & coordination
• Time management & deadline orientation
• Proficiency in production reporting

What Aubree Offers

• Opportunity to work with a premium patisserie brand
• Creative and growth-focused work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Career progression within operations & production leadership