Production Manager

Position Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for running efficient, high-quality factory operations and ensuring finished products reach outlets on time and in full. The role spans three core areas — factory operations, vendor management, and Supply chain management — and works closely with the Operations and Quality Control Head to meet production targets, control costs, and maintain product and food-safety standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Factory Operations
Oversee daily production activities to ensure output targets and production schedules are consistently met.
Plan production based on demand forecasts and order requirements, allocating manpower, machinery, and shifts efficiently.
Maintain quality and food-safety standards across all production processes, ensuring compliance with FSSAI and internal hygiene norms.
Supervise, train, and manage factory staff, setting clear responsibilities and monitoring performance on the floor.
Ensure preventive maintenance and smooth functioning of equipment to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
Monitor and control production costs, raw-material consumption, and wastage, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and yield.
Enforce workplace safety, cleanliness, and standard operating procedures across the factory.
2. Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to secure the best value without compromising quality.
Ensure timely procurement and adequate stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory.
Monitor vendor performance on quality, consistency, delivery timelines, and pricing, and maintain a rated vendor list.
Build strong vendor relationships and develop backup/alternate suppliers to reduce supply risk.
Coordinate with the quality team to inspect incoming materials and resolve quality or supply issues with vendors.
3. Supply Chain Management
Plan and manage the timely dispatch of finished products to outlets, distributors, and quick-commerce platforms.
Coordinate logistics, fleet, and third-party delivery partners to ensure deliveries are on schedule and in full.
Manage finished-goods inventory and dispatch scheduling to meet customer and platform requirements.
Coordinate with quick-commerce partners (Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit, BigBasket) to align dispatch with order demand and restocking needs.
Track and optimize delivery costs, turnaround times, and dispatch accuracy.
Maintain dispatch and delivery records, and report performance metrics to senior management.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Proven experience in production or factory management, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of production planning, quality control, and food-safety standards (FSSAI/GMP).
Experience in vendor management, procurement, and cost control.
Familiarity with logistics, dispatch, and quick-commerce/retail supply chains.
Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage teams and multiple priorities.
Proficiency in reporting, inventory, and basic data analysis tools.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time production and dispatch adherence
Product quality and food-safety compliance rate
Production cost and wastage reduction
Vendor reliability and material cost savings
Delivery accuracy and turnaround time

Work arrangement
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