Sr Manager - Production and Manufacturing

Role Overview

We 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 Responsibilities

A. Production Oversight & Execution

Manage 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 & Coordination

Lead 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 & Documentation

Ensure 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 Coordination

Collaborate with design, marketing, and procurement teams to review and finalize packaging artworks from a manufacturability and compliance lens.

E. Process Excellence & Strategic Initiatives

Drive 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 Management

Act 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 & Competencies

Strong domain knowledge of FMCG food production and co-manufacturing conversion cost models

Proven experience in production planning, shop floor execution, and performance monitoring

Familiarity with food safety, quality audits, and statutory compliance requirements

Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Analytical thinker with attention to detail

Strong people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage ambiguity, scale complexity, and deliver under pressure

Location :

1 week in Gurgaon (HO), 2 weeks of travel to manufacturing sites, 1 week in Bangalore.

Reporting To : Head of Operations

Experience Required :

8–12 years in FMCG / Food Manufacturing, preferably with hands-on experience managing production and quality at external co-manufacturing setups