General Manager - Manufacturing,Quality & Innovation Commercialization

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Role Overview

General Manager - Manufacturing, Quality & Innovation Commercialization

Youll be responsible for building and managing our contract manufacturing ecosystem, driving process and quality excellence, ensuring cost competitiveness, and most importantly, converting innovation ideas into scalable, commercial-ready products.

This role with directly work with the founders to shape how Good Monk delivers nutrition at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Quality

• Manage end-to-end contract manufacturing ecosystem across locations (Mumbai now)
• Lead the partnership for establishing the 2nd contract manufacturing location in North India
• Ensure robust quality standards, protocols, batch consistency, and compliance with FSSAI and nutraceutical regulations.
• Drive efficiency, yield improvement, and COGS optimization through collaboration and process excellence.

Demand Planning Process

• Lead the demand & supply planning (SNOP) process along with Procurement & Supply Lead to drive clarity for rolling 3 months in terms of demand & supply plans.

Innovation Commercialization

• Partner with R&D and NPD teams to take new product concepts from prototype to scalable production.
• Optimize formulations and processes for cost, yield, and shelf life.
• Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners aligned with innovation roadmap.
• Lead Project networks across the innovation pipeline

Leadership & Systems

• Build a small, high-performing team as the business scales to 150 Cr+.
• Create and institutionalize SOPs, audit frameworks, and process discipline.
• Be a thought partner to the Founder on manufacturing strategy, innovation feasibility, and cost optimization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7-10 years of experience in

  FMCG, Food, or Nutraceutical operations

  with strong exposure to

  contract manufacturing and innovation commercialization

  .
• Deep understanding of

  FSSAI, QA systems, and vendor management

  .
• Proven track record of building structured processes in fast-scaling environments.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with high ownership and problem-solving bias.
• Passion for food, health, and innovation.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration across R&D, marketing, and finance.
• Based in Bengaluru or open to relocation.