Job Description: General Manager - Production & Operations Company: The Out Factory Location: Bangalore Reports To: Founder/Director Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday (alternate Saturdays off) Compensation: ₹16-22 LPA fixed + 10-15% performance-linked variable (negotiable based on experience and current company scale)

About The Out Factory The Out Factory manufactures wood components and yurt/glamping structures, combining traditional woodworking with up-to-date production systems. We are scaling our manufacturing operations and looking for a hands-on operations leader to run the factory floor end to end.

Role Summary The GM - Production & Operations will be single-handedly responsible for running the entire production and operations function, from raw material procurement to finished goods dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can be on the floor daily, manage a mixed team of carpenters, machine operators, and helpers, and drive output, quality, and cost discipline without heavy oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management




- Own daily production planning, scheduling, and throughput targets across all product lines (wood components and yurt/glamping structures)
- Ensure quality control standards are met at every stage of manufacturing
- Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and machine downtime in real time
- Maintain production MIS and report daily/weekly output against targets

Raw Material Procurement
- Source and negotiate with timber/hardwood suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and cost control - Manage inventory levels to avoid production stoppages while minimizing working capital lock-in - Vet vendors for kiln-dried timber, hardware, and other raw materials
- Track material yield and wastage, and drive process improvements to reduce losses

Team Building & People Management
- Hire carpenters, machine operators, helpers, and support staff as production scales
- Build and manage shift rosters, attendance

📌 General Manager (Hebbal)
🏢 The Out Factory
📍 Hebbal