Position Summary:
The Assistant Manager – Snacks & Third-Party Manufacturing is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the snack's portfolio and outsourced product categories through contract manufacturing partners. The role ensures uninterrupted supply, superior product quality, food safety compliance, cost optimization, and effective vendor management while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.

The incumbent will serve as the key coordinator between internal functions and third-party manufacturers, ensuring operational excellence across all outsourced categories.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate contract manufacturing for the snacks portfolio and third-party facilities and other outsourced categories.
Plan and monitor production, inventory, and dispatch to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Drive compliance with company Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory standards (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, etc.).
Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service; implement improvement plans where required.




Coordinate new product launches, product transfers, and commercialization with cross-functional teams.
Support cost optimization, productivity improvement, defect management and waste reduction initiatives.
Review and recommend product release in line with approved quality standards.
Conduct supplier onboarding, reviews, audits, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
Maintain technical documentation, specifications, and supplier records.
Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D;, Sales, and Finance to deliver business objectives.

Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
Quality & Food Safety Systems
Supplier & Vendor Management
Contract Manufacturing Management
Production Planning
Cost Optimization
Current Product Commercialization
Cross-functional Collaboration
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Basic comp

📌 Assistant Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 CCL Products(India
📍 Hyderabad