Senior Operations Manager

Position Overview:

Factory Manager

Note - Interview Rounds are F2F.

Key Responsibilities:

Factory Operations Management

• Manage overall daily operations of the manufacturing plant
• Ensure all production, packaging, and dispatch targets are met efficiently and on time
• Monitor workflow across departments and ensure continuous production
• Ensure optimal use of manpower, machinery, and raw materials

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Plan and ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging material, and consumables
• Liaise with approved vendors for pricing, quality, and timely delivery
• Maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding shortages or delays in production

Inward & Outward Logistics

• Supervise all

  inward goods

  : raw materials, packaging, and consumables
• Ensure proper

  inventory management

  using stock inward/outward registers or software
• Oversee

  outward logistics

  : packaging, loading, dispatch, and delivery documentation
• Coordinate with the sales/logistics team to fulfill customer and B2B orders on time

Production Management

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production schedules
• Supervise production staff, line supervisors, and shift operators
• Ensure consistency in product quality and batch accuracy
• Minimize wastage and breakdown time through preventive maintenance

Quality & Compliance

• Implement and oversee quality control procedures at every stage
• Ensure full compliance with

  FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO

  , and company SOPs
• Coordinate internal and external audits (regulatory, buyer, etc.)
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards across the facility

Team Leadership & Administration

• Recruit, train, and manage factory staff across all departments
• Maintain discipline, attendance, and productivity standards
• Coordinate payroll inputs, overtime tracking, and manpower planning
• Foster a positive and safety-oriented working environment

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for senior management
• Monitor KPIs (production output, rejection rates, material variance, etc.)
• Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements for efficiency
• Lead cost control initiatives across departments

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Food Technology, or a related field
• 510 years of relevant experience in a

  factory management / plant operations

  role
• Strong knowledge of

  FMCG/food industry

  manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with

  raw material procurement

  ,

  production scheduling

  , and

  inventory control

• Hands-on experience with

  quality systems

  and

  regulatory compliance

  (FSSAI, HACCP, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills
• Comfortable using basic factory management software, MS Excel, and reporting tools
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and take ownership