Manufacturing Operations Manager

Company Description ThePuroPack is a DPIIT-recognised manufacturer of food-grade paper bowls and lids designed for modern food service needs. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the company supplies QSR chains, cloud kitchens, and catering businesses with sustainable paper packaging that replaces single-use plastic. Products are crafted from food-safe paper board on precision machinery, engineered to handle hot foods without leaking or losing structure. Each batch is produced to strict specifications, ensuring accurate GSM, coating weight, and dimensions tailored to customer requirements. ThePuroPack partners directly with food brands that prioritize eco-friendly, reliable packaging and consistent quality at manufacturer pricing.
Role Description The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, responsible for overseeing daily production activities for paper bowls and lids. This role manages end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards and food-safety requirements.
Job Title: Operations Manager – Manufacturing (Food-Grade Paper Packaging)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka | Full-time
We're a growing food-grade paper packaging manufacturer looking for an Operations Manager to run day-to-day coordination between our factory floor, vendors, and management.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Vendor Coordination
Follow up with printers on job status, turnaround time, and print quality
Manage and follow up with paper suppliers, coaters/slitters, and other raw material vendors on delivery schedules
Escalate and resolve vendor delays proactively
Coordinate production runs with the factory floor to avoid material shortages or overstocking
Monitor machine uptime and flag maintenance needs to management
Coordinate daily production targets with floor staff
Inventory & Dispatch
Prepare and circulate daily stock updates (raw material and finished goods)
Reconcile production output against dispatch and stock-on-hand
Prepare delivery challans and coordinate dispatch schedules with clients
Generate e-way bills for outstation shipments
Reporting
Compile and send daily/weekly production, stock, and vendor status reports to management
Maintain vendor and client communication logs
Certifications & Compliance
Research food-safety and packaging certifications relevant to the business (e.g., FSSAI, BRCGS, ISO standards)
Identify and contact certification consultants; gather quotes, timelines, and process requirements
Prepare and present a summary to management on certification options, costs, and an implementation roadmap
Track compliance checklist implementation on the factory floor
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, supply chain, or operations management
2–5 years' experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in packaging, FMCG, or paper/print industries
Strong vendor follow-up and coordination skills
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for stock tracking and reporting
Familiarity with dispatch documentation (delivery challans, e-way bills)
Exposure to certification/compliance processes is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication; Kannada/Hindi proficiency preferred for floor coordination

Work arrangement
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