Operations & Production Manager

Agarbatti & Dhoop products

responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring efficient and quality output

This role involves managing daily operations, maintaining quality control, optimizing costs, and building strong supply chains for raw materials and packaging.

They also play a crucial role in team management, compliance, and potentially expanding distribution channels

Experience Required:

Agarbatti/Incense industry

Preferred candidate profile

Implement and maintain quality control measures to meet market standards and ensure consistent product quality.

Monitor and control production costs, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to reduce expenses.

Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers for raw materials like bamboo, jigat, perfume oils, and packaging materials.

Build, train, and manage a high-performing production team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and compliance norms, including GST, MSME, and environmental regulations.

Oversee the management of raw materials and finished goods inventory to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.

Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products.

New Product Development:

• Compliance & Governance:

  Ensure adherence to

  factory licensing, GST, MSME

  ,

  Pollution Control Board

  norms, labour laws, and packaging/product regulations. Champion ethical, transparent practices and brand integrity.
• Achieve target

  OEE

  , yield improvement & scrap reduction vs baseline.
• Improve

  COGS/ revenue

  ; deliver on-time

  NPD

  launches.

• OTIF 95%

  , distributor

  fill rate

  at/above targets; expand state coverage as per plan.

• Inventory turns

  and working-capital days within plan;

  zero major compliance deviations

  .

• Experience:

  Extensive experience in the agarbatti or incense industry, preferably with a focus on manufacturing and distribution.

• Technical Skills:

  Understanding of agarbatti manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, and relevant machinery.

• Business Acumen:

  Strong understanding of business principles, including cost management, supply chain management, and P&L

• Communication Skills:

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-Solving:

  Ability to identify and resolve production issues effectively.

• Compliance Knowledge:

  Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.