Role & responsibilities

ob Description - Manufacturing Head

About the Company - Lal Sweets Pvt. Ltd. is a growing FMCG organization specializing in traditional sweets and food products, committed to delivering high-quality, hygienic, and consistent products to customers. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Head to lead our production and quality operations.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Head will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations including production planning, process optimization, quality control, food safety compliance, cost management, and team leadership. The role requires strong exposure to FMCG food manufacturing with hands-on experience in both Manufacturing and Quality Control.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing & Operations

- Lead and manage complete manufacturing operations across the plant.
- Ensure smooth production as per demand planning while meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Develop and implement SOPs for production processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Optimize manpower, machinery, and raw material utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, TPM, etc.).

2. Quality Control & Food Safety

- Oversee Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO standards.
- Monitor product quality at all stages raw material, in-process, and finished goods.
- Handle internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

3. Compliance & Documentation





- Ensure adherence to statutory, safety, and hygiene norms.
- Maintain production, quality, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities when required.

4. People Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop production and QC teams.
- Build a strong performance-driven culture on the shop floor.
- Ensure discipline, safety, and employee engagement within the plant.

5. Cost & Process Optimization

- Control manufacturing costs and reduce wastage.
- Improve yield, shelf life, and productivity.
- Coordinate with Procurement, R&D;, and Supply Chain teams. Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Chemical Engineering / Production Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in FMCG manufacturing.
- Experience in Food / Sweets / Bakery / Beverages / Dairy industries is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience in both Manufacturing Operations and Quality Control.
- Proven experience in handling audits and food safety standards. Key Skills & Competencies
- Robust leadership and people management skills.
- Deep understanding of food manufacturing processes.
- Excellent knowledge of Quality Systems & Food Safety.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Cost control and process optimization mindset.
- Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelor's Degree
- 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing
- 10+ years of Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience

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