Factory Operations & Facility Manager

Company Description

Leumas is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech manufacturing company building robotic, modular micro-factories powered by our proprietary software, Leumasware®. We serve nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical brands through a Manufacturing-as-a-Service model, helping them launch faster, stay compliant with global standards (GMP, FDA, FSSAI, AYUSH), and scale with agility. Backed by leading venture capital firms, we have already manufactured 120+ products and are rapidly expanding across India and global markets—driven by our mission to make advanced, compliant manufacturing accessible and on-demand.

Job Location

Leumas Factory Unit - Harohalli Industrial Area, Bengaluru

Role Description

Factory Operations & Facility Manager

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the entire plant (multi-floor setup: cosmetics, nutraceuticals, warehouse, utilities).
• Ensure facility infrastructure (power, HVAC, water, ETP, etc.) is functional and maintained.
• Oversee housekeeping, safety, and security of the premises.

• Supervise permanent and contractual labour across production and support functions.
• Plan and allocate manpower across shifts and workstations.
• Implement training, discipline, and workplace safety programs.
• Ensure attendance, overtime, and incentive policies are adhered to.

• Oversee both

  robotic micro-factories

  and manual production workstations.
• Manage production planning, execution, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure raw material flow, in-process checks, and finished goods movement align with SOPs.
• Drive throughput, minimize downtime, and achieve production targets.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, FSSAI, AYUSH, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain documentation, batch records, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for in-process and final product approvals.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.

• Monitor key KPIs: OEE, yield, labour productivity, downtime, and wastage.
• Implement Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives across shop floors.
• Work with Engineering to optimize workstation layouts and reduce manual inefficiencies.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Stores to ensure uninterrupted supply chain.
• Support NPD trials and scale-up batches.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for cost control and budgeting.
• Act as the single point of accountability for all plant functions.

• Lead production supervisors, line leaders, and shift engineers.
• Report directly to senior management with dashboards on production, labour, and cost.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Industrial Management (MBA/Operations a plus).
• 8–12 years’ experience in

  plant/factory operations

  with multi-department oversight (preferably pharma/nutraceuticals/cosmetics).
• Strong experience in labour management and shop-floor control.
• Knowledge of GMP, FSSAI, AYUSH, FDA, and EHS compliance.
• Proven leadership of 100+ workforce in a plant/factory environment.
• Hands-on, process-driven, and capable of firefighting operational issues.