Chief Operating Officer

Position:

Location:

Experience Required:

Salary:

About the Company

We are a highly reputed and well-established business house in Kolkata with an annual turnover of ₹100 Cr+.

agarbatti and fragrance products

Role Overview

strategic and operational backbone

The ideal candidate will have extensive FMCG experience and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO/Founder to define and execute the company’s growth roadmap (domestic & export).
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
• Drive expansion into new product lines (premium incense, eco-friendly variants, gifting packs, cones).

2. Operations Management

• Ensure smooth day-to-day manufacturing operations (in-house & white-label).
• Implement lean manufacturing, quality control, and compliance standards.
• Optimize plant capacity utilization and reduce costs without compromising quality.

3. Supply Chain & Procurement

• Build strong vendor and raw material supplier relationships (bamboo, jigat, perfume oils, packaging).
• Oversee timely procurement, cost negotiations, and inventory management.
• Establish robust logistics for domestic distribution and export fulfilment.

4. Sales & Distribution Growth

• Expand offline channels (retailers, temple towns, wellness centers, kirana stores).
• Drive e-commerce growth on Amazon, Flipkart, Jiomart, and D2C website.
• Appoint and onboard distributors in key states and international markets.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor high-performance teams across production, procurement, sales, and marketing.
• Define KRAs, performance metrics, and training programs.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to GST, MSME, pollution control, and factory licensing norms.
• Uphold ethical practices and protect brand integrity.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  MBA/PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, or General Management (Tier 1/2 preferred).

• Experience:

  Minimum 15 years in FMCG / Consumer Goods manufacturing & distribution, with at least 5 years in senior leadership (COO, VP-Operations, Business Head).
• Proven record in scaling manufacturing businesses, preferably in incense, fragrances, or related FMCG sectors.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, vendor development, and quality assurance.
• Experience in building multi-channel distribution networks.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen with P&L management expertise.

• Preference:

  Prior agarbatti industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ₹30–40 LPA CTC (depending on profile).
• Performance Bonus: Based on revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• ESOPs / Profit Sharing: Available for exceptional candidates.
• Relocation assistance for outstation hires.

How to Apply

[

Or Send me on whatsApp - 9163357957

Subject Line:

neat on LinkedIn

shorter “headline version”