Position Summary
We are looking for an Executive / Senior Executive Operations for our Bangalore plant. Executive Operations plays a crucial role in overseeing the operational activities within a third-party (3P) manufacturing plant specializing in food snacks production. This role demands a blend of managerial expertise, technical acumen, and leadership skills to ensure the efficient functioning of the manufacturing plant while adhering to quality standards, safety regulations, and production targets.
Operational Management:
- Lead and supervise daily operations to ensure smooth production processes.
- Monitor manufacturing activities, including raw material procurement, production scheduling, packaging, and distribution.
- Implement strategies to optimize production efficiency and minimize operational costs without compromising quality standards.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process to uphold product quality and safety standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Develop and enforce protocols for product testing, sampling, and analysis to identify areas for improvement and mitigate risks.
Commercial Acumen
- Should have hands on experience of inventory stock reconciliation.
- Monthly, weekly material balancing post production runs.
- Should able to quantify production losses and analysis.
- Negotiations on cost with vendors.
Supply Chain Management:
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment to prevent shortages or overages.
- Optimize supply chain logistics to minimize lead times and enhance operational efficiency.
Safety and Compliance:
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Train and educate staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures to mitigate workplace accidents and incidents.
Performance Analysis and Reporting:
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and productivity.
- Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management to communicate operational insights, achievements, and challenges
Education & Skill Sets Required
BE/BTech
in Mechanical / Electrical/ Food Tech. - Minimum 3 to 8 Yrs of experience in operations management within the food manufacturing industry, preferably in snacks & namkeen production.
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations, quality control processes, and manufacturing best practices.
- Able to handle plant breakdowns , maintenance , Capex/Opex management.
- Must be conversant with contract manufacturing requirements and must have spent some part of a career in handling 3P operations in food snacks.
- Proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Good understanding of problem-solving tools (like Fishbone analysis, Why-Why analysis, Pareto chart, 80-20 rule, brainstorming). Knowledge on SPC will be preferred.
Regards
Harsh Nagpal
TA Lead
