About this role
<p>Location: Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh , India</p> <p> </p> <p>Position Title: Line Lead</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Production Line Lead – Tetra Pak & Syrup (Chocolate Syrup and Allied Varieties)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Top 5 Core Responsibilities / Outcomes Expected</strong></span></p> <p><br><em><strong>Safety, food safety & compliance:</strong></em> Ensure strict adherence to EHS, GMP, allergen/chemical controls, permit-to-work and safe operating procedures; drive zero harm and strong audit readiness.<br><em><strong>Deliver production plan (SQDC):</strong></em> Execute daily/weekly plan for Tetra Pak and syrup lines (including changeovers) to meet output, service level, yield and cost targets; balance manpower and line loading.<br><em><strong>Quality assurance in operations:</strong></em> Ensure in-process controls, CCP/OPRP checks, packaging integrity and traceability are followed; quick containment and escalation for deviations/non-conformances.<br><em><strong>Equipment reliability & performance (AM ownership): </strong></em>Own line efficiency (OEE), losses and breakdown reduction through Autonomous Maintenance execution (CL/CIL, DH, BDE), centerlining/setting standards, tagging & closure discipline, spares coordination and effective vendor/engineering interface.<br><em><strong>People leadership & shift governance: </strong></em>Lead shift in-charges, staff and workers through tier meetings, communication, coaching, discipline, training and multi-skilling; maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.</p> <p><br><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Other Applicable Scope Defining Dimensions</strong></span></p> <p><br><em><strong>Area/Lines covered:</strong></em> Multiple manufacturing lines (Tetra Pak: L/M/J/K and syrup lines: Hilda line & sachet line) with common blending/processing interfaces.<br><em><strong>Operating rhythm:</strong></em> 24x7 shift operations; daily tier reviews (Tier-0/1/2/3) and performance reporting.<br><em><strong>Cross-functional interfaces:</strong></em> QA/QC, QRC/MSS, Process, Reliability/Engineering, Utilities, Stores (RM/PM), WH/Logistics, HR/Admin, Projects/Infra and vendors.<br><em><strong>Key decisions & controls:</strong></em> Prioritization during line constraints/breakdowns, approval of changeover readiness, first-off/last-off verification, and release/hold coordination with QA.<br><em><strong>Improvement scope:</strong></em> RMPM consumption monitoring and weekly monthly reconciliation, Loss elimination, manpower productivity, digitalization (Power Apps for CL/CIL/DH/BDE and tier meetings), and participation/ownership of CAPEX/validation trials</p> <p><br><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><br><span style="text-decoration:underline">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</span></p> <p><br><em><strong>Technical/Process knowledge:</strong></em> Beverage and syrup processing fundamentals (mixing/blending, heating/cooling, homogenization where applicable, CIP/SIP concepts), Tetra Pak filling basics, secondary packing, coding and vision rejection principles.<br><em><strong>Quality systems:</strong></em> GMP, HACCP/CCP awareness, traceability, hold/release process, sampling and in-process control discipline; strong understanding of hygiene and contamination prevention.<br><em><strong>Maintenance & reliability: </strong></em>Understanding of line components, critical spares, lubrication, basic troubleshooting, and AM pillar practices (CL/CIL, DH, BDE) with loss-tree thinking (OEE, breakdown, speed, defects).<br><em><strong>AM/TPM capability: </strong></em>Ability to drive AM Step-0/1 activities, sustain CL/CIL standards, run AM events/kaizens, coach operators on basic conditions, and track loss elimination through tier governance.<br><em><strong>Leadership & communication:</strong></em> Shift leadership, coaching and feedback, conflict handling, effective escalation, and strong collaboration with stakeholders.<br><em><strong>Analytical & systems skills: </strong></em>Data-driven problem solving (RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone), basic TPM/Lean tools, reporting, and comfort with digital tools (Power Apps/Excel) for governance and compliance.<br>Lead internal and External Audits for Safety, Quality and System compliance effectively.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline">Education & Experience: </span></p> <p><br>Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Dairy/Food Technology or equivalent.<br>Preferred: Certifications/awareness in Food Safety (GMP/HACCP), TPM/Lean, and basic EHS.<br>3–7 years of experience in FMCG/Food manufacturing with at least 1–2 years in a shift/line handling role.<br>Hands-on experience on packaging/processing lines (preferred: Tetra Pak filling, secondary packing, coding/vision rejection; syrup filling/secondary packing).<br>Exposure to changeover management, start-up/shutdown, line clearance and in-process quality controls.<br>Practical involvement in AM/TPM activities (CL/CIL, DH tagging & closure, BDE, OEE loss analysis) and coordination with maintenance/reliability.<br>Preferred: Experience supporting audits (GMP/HACCP), validation/trials, and basic troubleshooting/root cause analysis.</p>