Production Manager

Job Description

About Woofie Woofie is one of India?s fastest-growing pet treat manufacturing companies, specializing in Himalayan Yak Chews, Functional Treats & Non-Veg Fusion Flavors. With 37+ SKUs and exports to multiple countries, we are expanding our manufacturing operations and looking for a skilled Production Manager to lead our facility. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Production Manager from the pet food / animal nutrition industry who can oversee day-to-day manufacturing, optimize production efficiency, ensure quality compliance, and scale operations for domestic & export markets (USA, EU, Middle East). Key Responsibilities ?? Production & Process Management Oversee daily production planning & execution for multiple SKUs (Chews, Soft Treats, Functional Treats). Implement SOPs, batch sheets, process flows & QC checkpoints. Maintain continuous flow of raw materials, manpower & output tracking. Coordinate with R&D team for formulations, trials & scale-up. ?? Quality Control & Compliance Ensure HACCP, ISO, FSSAI, FDA, CAPEXIL & Export compliance. Maintain documentation for process validation, traceability & audits. Conduct in-process and post-production quality checks. Maintain hygiene & safety standards as per GMP norms. ?? Team Leadership & Coordination Manage production staff, shift planning & training. Work with procurement, packaging & logistics teams. Drive process improvements, cost efficiency & wastage reduction. Preferred Background Candidates experienced in any of the below industries are preferred: Pet Food / Animal Nutrition Manufacturing Extruded Treats / Soft Chews / Kibble / Wet Food Food Processing / Dairy / Meat Extract / Dehydration Nutraceuticals / Functional Foods / Veterinary Products Required Experience 5+ years in pet food or food manufacturing Knowledge of machinery ? mixers, extruders, dryers, formers, packaging lines Experience in SOP documentation & quality compliance Must understand batch production & scale-up for exports