Senior Manager Plant Production & Supply Chain

Job Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced

Senior Manager of Plant Production and Supply Chain

to oversee Plant operations and Planning activities across multiple SKUs and locations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

plant production, supply chain planning, exports, CFA operations, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and production planning.

Exposure to

FMCG / Food Processing

is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage

plant operations and production , ensuring timely delivery of customer orders (local & export) while maintaining quality standards.

Plan and manage

supply chain planning , including Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Exports Planning, and movement of multiple SKUs across regions and warehouse management (including 3PL operations).

Oversee

inventory management

for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

Develop and monitor

production plans

in alignment with demand forecasts from sales & marketing.

Oversee

CFA operations

in coordination with warehouses and logistics managers to ensure timely dispatches and adherence to service levels.

Optimize

line efficiency, yield, and shift planning

across multiple plants or units.

Coordinate with multiple departments – production, sales, marketing, logistics, procurement, warehousing, maintenance, quality, and housekeeping.

Manage

vendor relationships,

including contract negotiation, quality control, and cost optimization.

Monitor key

supply chain and operations KPIs , analyse data, and implement continuous improvements.

Education :

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Food.

Experience :

15 years in plant operations, and manufacturing in FMCG / Food (handling multiple units / SKUs), in supply chain management, planning.

Strong knowledge of

production planning, PPC (Production Planning & Coordination), line efficiency, and ERP systems .

Experience in

warehousing, CFA operations, logistics, inventory management, and transportation planning .

Excellent

organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills .

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Ability to manage

large teams

across multiple plants.

Exposure to

export planning and customer service.

The incumbent should be based in Hyderabad.

Language :

Telugu is mandatory; proficiency in English and Hindi is essential.

Skills & Competencies :

Proven ability to manage

multiple SKUs

and operations at scale.

Strong

cross-functional collaboration

and leadership capabilities.

Capability to drive

process improvements, cost optimization, and operational efficiency .

Knowledge of

ERP systems (SAP, S / 4HANA, or equivalent)

and MS Office is preferable.