Senior Manager - Manufacturing Operations

About the Company

A fast-growing, innovation-led consumer food company focused on creating better-for-you products for modern India. The organization blends strong product science, operational excellence, and consumer-centric innovation to build scalable and high-quality offerings in the FMCG space. Backed by reputed investors, the company is in a rapid growth phase with strong market traction.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution
• Lead monthly production and capacity planning to meet increasing demand
• Drive production execution, shift planning, and manpower optimization
• Plant Performance Management
• Own daily plant performance metrics (OEE, throughput, downtime, yield, waste)
• Track and improve shop floor KPIs through dashboards and root-cause analysis
• Optimize changeovers, line balancing, and throughput enhancements
• Continuous Improvement & Efficiency
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks by coordinating cross-functionally
• Monitor material consumption, scrap, and process losses to improve efficiency
• Operational Governance & Discipline
• Drive operational discipline through structured reviews and performance management
• Close critical operational issues with accountability and speed
• Data & Decision Support
• Translate operational data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations (FMCG preferred)
• Strong understanding of production metrics and lean manufacturing concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Data analysis and reporting tools
• Problem-solving mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership, agility, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

A high-impact opportunity with direct ownership of key plant performance metrics and exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making. You will benefit from rapid career growth in a scaling organization, with the chance to work across production, supply chain, and operations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, along with competitive compensation and performance-driven growth.