Manager - Manufacturing (Brownfield)

About Kapiva

Kapiva is a modern ayurvedic nutrition brand focused on bringing selectively sourced, natural foods to Indian consumers. We help bring the wisdom of India’s ancient food traditions to modern-day consumers, blending ancient science with modern convenience — offering functional foods, and digital wellness experiences to help consumers achieve health outcomes.

Kapiva's high-quality portfolio offers products across various therapy areas including diabetes, cholesterol, digestion, weight management, skin & hair, & much more. Our products are top performers on online marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, Big Basket, Nykaa, etc), we're growing our offline presence in a big way (Reliance, Nature’s Basket, Noble Plus etc.) & are funded by India’s best Consumer VC Funds – Orbimed Fireside Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Sharrp Ventures, 3One4 Capital & Jetty Ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Work closely with vendors, contractors, consultants, and the project site team to coordinate and ensure on-time project completion.
• Possess knowledge of equipment erection and commissioning activities.
• Review and verify P&IDs and layouts, and communicate necessary corrections to vendors.

Supplier and Vendor Management

• Ensure smooth operations of manufacturing processes.
• Resolve supplier issues and manage relationships to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Work with the CMUs and NPD team

Process Improvements and Execution

• Analyse workflows, remove bottlenecks, and implement best practices in 3P manufacturing and new facilities.
• Ensure cGMP and safety compliance in contract manufacturing locations.
• Ensure that best practices are incorporated into equipment selection, process flow, space design, and cGMP requirements for existing and new facilities.

Required Knowledge Areas

• Manufacturing best practices, operational excellence, problem-solving (CAPA), TPM, productivity tools, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in packing/process equipment, plant automation systems, boilers, HVAC systems, and other utilities.
• Knowledge of OEE, line efficiency, and yield calculations.
• Experience with monthly RM/PM and FG reconciliation activities.
• Ensure Preventive and annual maintenance activities across CMU locations.
• Knowledge of GMP and GHK practices.
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and Strong collaboration skills with procurement, quality, Packaging and Regulatory departments
• Work with Marketing on NPD projects and help to Fastrack the activities
• Identify new CMUs as per business plan.
• Good knowledge of CGMP requirements, manufacturing best practices, operational excellence, problem-solving CAPA, TPM, Productivity tools, and quality standards
• Closely work with Existing CMUs and understand bottlenecks in production planning and work towards resolving the same.
• Traveling to CMUs units need basis.

Desire skills

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Instrumentation Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Should have a minimum 5 to 7 years of work experience and min 3 years work in shopfloor activities.
• Experience in reputed FMCG or Ayurveda is preferable.
• Working on Six sigma tools and TPM is preferable.
• MBA degree is an added advantage.