Operations Manager/Production/Plant Head

Position: Operations Manager FMCG Manufacturing Plant

Job Location: Ghaziabad

Experience Required: 8-15 years (FMCG / Food Manufacturing)

Industry: FMCG Manufacturing

Department: Operations / Plant Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Operations Manager

Key Responsibility:

• Manage end-to-end plant operations including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores.

• Ensure effective and efficient management of labour, productivity, quality control, and safety across all plant functions.

• Enhance existing procedures, systems, and principles to improve information flow, business processes, and management reporting.

• Identify and implement opportunities to upgrade systems and operational efficiency.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and statutory requirements.

• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule to ensure timely delivery of products.

• Prepare and control operations budgets while ensuring delivery within agreed cost, quality, and timeline.

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality standards, and act as the company representative for regulatory matters.

• Implement and sustain best-practice manufacturing strategies, policies, processes, and SOPs to improve business performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth plant operations and resolve operational issues proactively.

• Lead, mentor, and develop plant teams to build a culture of accountability, efficiency, and safety.

• Ensure preventive maintenance and breakdown management systems are effectively implemented for uninterrupted operations.

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of FMCG plant operations
• Expertise in production planning, quality management & maintenance coordination
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, 5S, Kaizen, and other manufacturing best practices
• Knowledge of statutory, safety, and environmental compliance
• Leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional team management.

Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Operations (preferred)

Interested candidate can share their resume on hr-admin@udfood.in or WhatsApp (9711619146)