Operations Manager

Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operational activities of the facility, with additional focus on leading and optimizing the packaging department. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and quality-driven production and packaging of products, adherence to regulatory standards, and continuous process improvement across all areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

General Operations Management

• Safety & Security: Champion a culture of safety. Ensure strict adherence to all EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and regulations. Conduct regular safety audits and address hazards promptly.
• Production Planning: Collaborate with Planning and Logistics departments to develop and execute daily/weekly production schedules, ensuring maximum utilization of resources (labor, equipment, materials) to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
• KPI Management: Define, track, and report on key operational performance indicators (KPIs) such as Safety Incidents, Quality Defects, Production Efficiency (OEE), Waste %, and Schedule Adherence.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage the operational budget for assigned departments, identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and R&D to resolve operational issues and support new product introductions (NPIs).
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely completion of all operational documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and performance reports.

Packaging Operations & Supervision (Specific Focus)

• Lead and Manage: Directly supervise the packaging line staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and development.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance packaging line efficiency, reduce waste, minimize downtime, and improve overall throughput.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all packaging operations strictly comply with quality standards (ISO, Food Safety, etc.) and regulatory requirements. Oversee quality control checks and defect resolution in packaging.
• Equipment Management: Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and efficient operation of all packaging machinery (e.g., fillers, sealers, labelers,). Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Material Management: Work with Procurement and Warehouse teams to manage inventory levels of packaging materials, ensuring timely availability while minimizing excess stock and controlling costs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Operations or Manufacturing Management, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role specifically overseeing day to day operations and packaging.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of packaging processes, materials, and machinery. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant industry regulations
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and root cause problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process improvements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person