About the Role

Satchmo Foods is looking for an experienced Factory Manager to oversee and coordinate operations

across multiple manufacturing units. This is a middle management position responsible for ensuring

production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, and cost efficiency are consistently met

across all assigned facilities. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can standardize

processes across plants while adapting to local operational nuances.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Unit Production Oversight

- Plan, organize, and monitor day-to-day production activities across all assigned

manufacturing units

- Ensure production schedules are met across units while balancing capacity, demand,

and resource allocation

- Travel between units regularly to review performance, conduct audits, and resolve on-

ground issues

- Standardize SOPs, processes, and best practices across all units to maintain

consistency in output and quality

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure all units comply with FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene regulations
- Drive adherence to quality control protocols at every stage of production
- Lead internal and external audits (ISO, FSSAI, customer audits) across units
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality deviations

Team & People Management

- Manage unit-level Plant Managers/Supervisors and their teams across all locations
- Conduct performance reviews, training, and capability-building programs for shop-floor

and supervisory staff

- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure zero-incident workplace practices




- Resolve escalations from individual units and ensure consistent HR/IR practices

Cost & Resource Management

- Manage budgets, manpower planning, and raw material/inventory across units
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in production, utilities, wastage, and manpower

utilization

- Monitor machine uptime, maintenance schedules, and capital equipment needs across

plants

- Optimize production capacity utilization across the unit network

Reporting & Coordination

- Consolidate and present production MIS, KPIs, and performance dashboards across all

units to senior management

- Liaise with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Sales teams to align production

with demand forecasts

- Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen/Lean) initiatives across the manufacturing

network

Key Skills & Competencies

- Robust multi-site/multi-unit operations management experience
- Sound knowledge of food manufacturing processes, FSSAI norms, and quality systems

(HACCP, ISO 22000)

- Excellent people management and cross-location team leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in MS Excel/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Willingness to travel frequently between units

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or related field; MBA

preferred

- 8–14 years of experience in factory/plant management, with at least 3–4 years managing

multiple units

- Experience in FMCG/Food/Sweets & Confectionery manufacturing preferred

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Factory Manager (India)
🏢 WHITE FORCE OUTSOURCING SERVICES PRIVATE
📍 India