
Responsible for planning, supervising, and executing day-to-day production activities in the confectionery plant to ensure consistent quality, hygiene, efficiency, and safety. Oversee the complete production process of sugar-boiled confectionery and related products, from raw material handling to finished goods dispatch.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and control daily production schedules as per demand and capacity
Supervise cooking, molding, cooling, cutting, wrapping, and packing operations
Ensure correct formulation, batch control, and process parameters (temperature, Brix, moisture, etc.)
Monitor raw material usage to minimize wastage and control production costs
Maintain product quality, uniformity, taste, and shelf life
Implement and enforce food safety standards (GMP, hygiene, sanitation, pest control)
Handle manpower allocation, shift management, and worker discipline
Coordinate with maintenance for machine upkeep and breakdown prevention
Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and finished goods
Maintain production records, batch logs, and compliance documentation
Support new product trials, process improvements, and yield optimization
Handling & Care of Confectionery Items:
Maintain controlled temperature and humidity to prevent stickiness and sweating
Ensure proper cooling before packing to avoid deformation
Use food-grade handling tools and packaging materials
Follow FIFO/FEFO principles for storage and dispatch
Prevent cross-contamination during processing and packing
Objective:
To deliver safe, high-quality confectionery products efficiently while maintaining cost control, hygiene standards, and operational discipline.