Sourcing & Production Manager

The Sourcing & Production Manager will manage the complete journey from sourcing premium raw materials to delivering finished products of the highest quality. The role combines strategic procurement, operational leadership, and meticulous quality management to uphold the brand’s premium standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure premium herbs, botanicals, spices, flavors, and packaging materials, ensuring consistent quality and supply reliability.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with trusted suppliers, leading negotiations to secure optimal quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Plan and manage end-to-end factory operations, ensuring efficient blending, packaging, and dispatch in line with production schedules.
• Lead and motivate factory staff, allocating resources effectively to meet production targets and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Conduct rigorous quality control checks on incoming raw materials and finished products, including tasting, testing, and organoleptic evaluations.
• Maintain complete traceability and documentation for all production batches.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, Tea Board, Export Licensing, and other relevant regulations.
• Manage and update certifications such as ISO 22000:2018 and Organic Certification, and ensure all related documentation is audit-ready.
• Oversee product testing, environmental monitoring, and equipment calibration.
• Support new product development through ingredient sourcing, feasibility analysis, trial runs, and regulatory/label compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, or Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing, with a focus on tea or related products preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP) is preferred
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Please send your resume to hr@teamonkglobal.com with the subject line : “Application for the position of Sourcing & Production Manager” mentioning your last drawn CTC.