Packing Production Officer

Company overview

Britannia Industries Limited is a long-established food business with a broad portfolio that includes biscuits, breads, cakes, rusks, dairy, and snack products. Best known for its leadership in biscuits, the company is also working toward growth in newer categories with the ambition of becoming a global total foods company. It has regularly been recognized as one of India’s top employers and is widely regarded as a trusted food brand. The organization’s culture centers on the brand idea “MAKE Ti)NGS HAPPEN,” with a focus on inclusion, learning, and empowerment from the early stages of a career. It offers a supportive, professional, and purpose-led workplace, backed by a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, especially around tackling malnutrition.

Role summary

This is a full-time, on-site position at Britannia’s Jhagadia plant in Gujarat. The Packing Production Officer will be responsible for managing everyday packaging activities on the shop floor and making sure finished products are packed in line with quality, safety, and hygiene expectations.

Key responsibilities

The role includes supervising packing lines, organizing and controlling packing schedules, and working closely with production and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly. The officer will also ensure manpower and materials are used effectively, monitor line performance, reduce wastage, and take corrective action when processes deviate from standards. Keeping accurate production records, preparing reports, supporting improvement projects, and training team members on standard operating procedures are also part of the job. In addition, the role requires maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory norms.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates should have a solid understanding of production and packing processes, including line control, workflow improvement, and basic troubleshooting of equipment. Familiarity with quality systems, food safety, and hygiene practices such as GMP and HACCP is important, along with experience in applying SOPs on the floor. The job also calls for the ability to record data, analyze basic production figures, and prepare daily or periodic reports. Strong team leadership, shift supervision, coordination, and the ability to train and encourage shop-floor staff are essential. Good communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are needed, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Production, or a related discipline is preferred. Prior experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, especially in packing operations, will be an added advantage.

Work conditions

The selected candidate must be willing to work in shifts and be available on-site at Jhagadia based on operational needs.