Factory Manager

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Unit Production Oversight

Plan organize and monitor day-to-day production activities across all assigned manufacturing units

Ensure production schedules are met across units while balancing capacity demand and resource allocation

Travel between units regularly to review performance conduct audits and resolve on-ground issues

Standardize SOPs processes and best practices across all units to maintain consistency in output and quality

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all units comply with FSSAI food safety and hygiene regulations

Drive adherence to quality control protocols at every stage of production

Lead internal and external audits (ISO FSSAI customer audits) across units

Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality deviations

Team & People Management

Manage unit-level Plant Managers/Supervisors and their teams across all locations

Conduct performance reviews training and capability-building programs for shop-floor and supervisory staff

Drive a strong safety culture and ensure zero-incident workplace practices

Resolve escalations from individual units and ensure consistent HR/IR practices

Cost & Resource Management

Manage budgets manpower planning and raw material/inventory across units

Identify cost-saving opportunities in production utilities wastage and manpower utilization

Monitor machine uptime maintenance schedules and capital equipment needs across plants

Optimize production capacity utilization across the unit network

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong multi-site/multi-unit operations management experience

Sound knowledge of food manufacturing processes FSSAI norms and quality systems (HACCP ISO 22000)

Excellent people management and cross-location team leadership skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Proficiency in MS Excel/ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Willingness to travel frequently between units

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering Food Technology or related field; MBA preferred

814 years of experience in factory/plant management with at least 34 years managing multiple units

Experience in FMCG/Food/Sweets & Confectionery manufacturing preferred

Required Skills:

Manufacturing operations managementLeadership and team managementQuality control and assuranceSafety protocols and complianceBudgeting and financial managementCost-saving and efficiency improvementCommunication and interpersonal skillsProblem-solving and analytical skillsAuditing and compliance management