Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing and plant operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
• Plan, organise and monitor production activities in coordination with the production team.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within defined timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Inventory teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor manpower utilisation, workforce productivity and shift-wise operational activities.
• Ensure effective utilisation of machinery, equipment and other production resources.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to improve productivity.
• Monitor production costs, wastage, rejection rates and overall operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to product quality, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper implementation of SOPs, safety guidelines and housekeeping standards across the manufacturing facility.
• Monitor preventive maintenance activities and coordinate with the maintenance team to minimise machine downtime.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure timely execution of production and dispatch plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Prior experience in food processing, FMCG or manufacturing will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower management and process optimisation.
• Understanding of quality control, food safety, hygiene and manufacturing SOPs.
• Good leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple operational activities independently.

Preferred Candidate: A hands-on operations professional with practical exposure to manufacturing plant management, production coordination and workforce handling.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person