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About The Role The Operations Manager will lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing and operational activities within the Food Packaging FMCG business. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient production planning, packaging operations, quality assurance, supply chain coordination, inventory optimization, regulatory compliance, cost management, and continuous process improvement.
The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in food manufacturing and packaging operations, with a deep understanding of FMCG production environments, food safety systems, packaging technologies, and lean operational practices.
Key Responsibilities
Production Manufacturing Operations
- Manage daily production operations across food processing, filling, packaging, labelling, and dispatch functions.
- Ensure production targets are achieved in terms of volume, quality, efficiency, and timelines.
- Develop and implement production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and sales plans.
- Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimize machine utilization.
- Ensure minimal downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance coordination.
- Supervise manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to SOPs and operational standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure smooth functioning of production and packaging equipment.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity and throughput.
- Packaging Operations Management
- Oversee primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging operations.
- Ensure packaging materials comply with food safety and regulatory standards.
- Optimize packaging line efficiency, speed, and output quality.
- Coordinate packaging development activities with RD and procurement teams.
- Monitor packaging wastage, leakage, labeling accuracy, and material consumption.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of packaging materials.
- Implement cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions where applicable.
- Food Safety, Quality Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC, and local regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards within production and packaging areas.
- Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure product consistency and quality assurance.
- Lead internal and external audits related to food safety, quality, and compliance.
- Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues.
- Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) for operational and quality issues.
- Ensure traceability and batch control systems are maintained accurately.
- Supply Chain Inventory Management
- Cost Management Operational Efficiency
- Team Leadership Workforce Management
- Health, Safety Environment (HSE)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production attainment vs. plan
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Line efficiency and throughput
- Packaging efficiency and wastage %
- Product rejection and rework rates
- Inventory accuracy and stock turnover
- OTIF (On-Time In-Full Delivery)
- Downtime reduction
- Food safety audit scores
- Cost per unit produced
- Labor productivity
- Customer complaint reduction
Qualifications
Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing operations, preferably in food processing and packaging industries.
- Strong exposure to automated production and packaging lines.
- Experience handling high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience managing cross-functional operational teams.
- Very Strong skills in People Management Industrial Relations.
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and packaging technologies.
- Expertise in HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC standards.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Familiarity with production planning and inventory control systems.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail and process orientation
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced FMCG environment
Working Conditions
- Factory and warehouse-based role
- May require rotational shifts and weekend support during peak production periods
- Frequent coordination with suppliers, distributors, auditors, and internal stakeholders
- Should know to Speak Kannada (mandatory) should be native of Karnataka
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in:
- Food Processing
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Dairy Products
- Frozen Foods
- Ready-to-Eat Products
- Consumer Goods Manufacturing.
This job is provided by Shine.com