Team Leader – Production
Akshaya Patra is hiring a Team Leader – Production in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. The role involves overseeing daily manufacturing, enforcing food safety standards (GMP, HACCP), training staff, and driving process improvements. Candidates need a B.Tech in Food Processing or Hotel Management, 4+ years' experience, and shift flexibility.
10/5/20262 min read
Akshaya Patra Foundation Is Hiring: Production Team Leader Role Open in Vrindavan
Akshaya Patra, the organisation behind the "Unlimited food for education" mission, has announced an opening for a Team Leader – Production at its Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh location. The organisation is Great Place to Work® Certified for December 2024 to December 2025 in India, which adds to the appeal of the opening for food-industry professionals.
About the Role
The company is looking for an experienced and dynamic production professional to oversee daily manufacturing operations. The Team Leader will make sure teams meet production targets while strictly following food safety, hygiene and quality standards such as GMP and HACCP. The role sits between management and the workforce, with a focus on productivity, staff training, process improvement and a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production oversight: Direct daily production activities and ensure schedules and quality standards are met.
Food safety and sanitation: Enforce food safety and sanitation practices and maintain regulatory compliance.
Training and mentoring: Train junior staff and foster a positive, productive workplace.
Process improvement: Identify areas for improvement, implement solutions that raise efficiency, and reduce waste.
Cross-department coordination: Work with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.
Quality and records: Conduct regular quality checks and maintain accurate production records.
Workforce management: Manage department labour and productivity, which may include scheduling and time-off requests.
Process excellence: Implement practices such as 5S, Kaizen, GMP, GHP and TPM.
Health and safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills and Competencies
Beyond the core duties, the organisation wants candidates with:
Strong knowledge of food production, food safety and team management
Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Hands-on experience with MS Office and other required software
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Eligibility at a Glance
RequirementDetailsWork locationVrindavan, Uttar PradeshEducationB.Tech. in Food Processing / Hotel Management or an equivalent courseExperience4+ years of progressive production experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial setupsShiftFlexible, including day and night shiftsPreferenceLocal candidates preferred
How to Apply
Interested candidates can email their resume to hr.vrindavan@akshayapatra.org. The posting asks applicants to use the email subject line "Application for Team Leader-Production in Vrindavan", so it is worth following that format exactly to help the HR team sort applications.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Working in large-scale food production for a mission-driven organisation combines operational challenge with social impact. For professionals with a background in food processing, hospitality or industrial manufacturing, this role offers leadership responsibility in an environment that values process excellence and safety. Candidates should be comfortable with shift work, including night shifts, and with a hands-on, floor-level leadership style.
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