Sr Manager - Production and Manufacturing

Role OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Sr. Manager – Production & Manufacturing to lead operations across our network of co-manufacturing partners. This role is pivotal to ensuring seamless production execution, cost efficiency, and consistent quality delivery in a fast-growing FMCG environment. The ideal candidate is a strong executor and collaborator who thrives in high-growth, high-accountability environments and brings operational discipline with strategic foresight.Key ResponsibilitiesA. Production Oversight & ExecutionManage end-to-end production operations across all co-manufacturing units pan India.Conduct daily / weekly reviews with internal teams and co-man partners to monitor progress, flag risks, and drive accountability.Ensure on-time dispatch of finished goods (FG) aligned to demand plans and customer requirements.B. Planning & CoordinationLead weekly / monthly production planning aligned to sales forecasts and capacity availability.Collaborate with the Procurement team for RM / PM availability and capacity scheduling.Represent production in EOS / L10 weekly meetings to align goals and report operational performance.C. Quality, Compliance & DocumentationEnsure adherence to SOPs and quality standards across all production units.Conduct monthly cycle count for RM, PM, and FG inventory at co-manufacturers; review and validate monthly stock reports.Drive RCA and CAPA for process deviations and implement preventive controls.Ensure complete documentation of production batches, checklists, and reporting formats as per regulatory and internal requirements.D. Packaging & Artwork CoordinationCollaborate with design, marketing, and procurement teams to review and finalize packaging artworks from a manufacturability and compliance lens.E. Process Excellence & Strategic InitiativesDrive continuous improvement in production processes, line efficiency, changeover time, wastages and material yields.Support strategic initiatives like capacity expansion, SKU rationalization, or alternate vendor onboarding.Implement best practices to scale operations with agility while maintaining cost and quality benchmarks.F. Stakeholder ManagementAct as the single point of contact for internal stakeholders and external co-man partners on all production, compliance and accounting matters.Facilitate proactive communication to ensure alignment between demand, production, supply chain, and procurement teams.Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong domain knowledge of FMCG food production and co-manufacturing conversion cost modelsProven experience in production planning, shop floor execution, and performance monitoringFamiliarity with food safety, quality audits, and statutory compliance requirementsProcess-oriented with a continuous improvement mindsetAnalytical thinker with attention to detailStrong people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage ambiguity, scale complexity, and deliver under pressureLocation : 1 week in Gurgaon (HO), 2 weeks of travel to manufacturing sites, 1 week in Bangalore.Reporting To : Head of OperationsExperience Required : 8–12 years in FMCG / Food Manufacturing, preferably with hands-on experience managing production and quality at external co-manufacturing setups