Company Description Manorama Industries Limited is a global supplier of Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) and a pioneer in specialty fats and oils derived from tree-borne seeds such as sal, mango, kokum, and shea. Established in 2005, the company builds on over four decades of industry expertise and has developed a wide geographic sourcing network across India and West Africa, including remote regions.

Manorama is known for its ability to mimic cocoa butter’s melting profile and solid fat content, ensuring strong compatibility across applications while remaining resilient to supply-demand fluctuations and seasonal shortfalls. The organization emphasizes environmental stewardship, zero carbon emissions, and community impact by empowering tribal women through self-help groups that promote independence and sustainable livelihoods. Manorama also leads in implementing advanced quality processes, leveraging modern R&D; and technology for product development.

Role Description The Chief of Staff–MD role is a full-time, in office position based in Raipur, supporting the Managing Director in strategic and operational initiatives across the organization. This role involves coordinating cross-functional projects, preparing briefs and presentations, and ensuring effective follow-through on key decisions and action items.

The Chief of Staff–MD will review business performance, consolidate reports from various departments,



and provide analytical insights to support strategic planning and execution. Daily responsibilities include managing the MD’s priorities and calendar, facilitating leadership meetings, driving internal communication on critical initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor on organizational issues. The role also requires close collaboration with senior leaders, monitoring progress on strategic goals, and contributing to process improvements and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience in business performance review, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making.
- Proven organizational and project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working closely with executive leadership, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, specialty ingredients, or related industries.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience with strong leadership exposure will be considered.
- Comfort with digital tools and productivity software (e.g., MS Office suite, project management platforms, data visualization tools).

📌 Chief of Staff-MD (Raipur)
🏢 Manorama Industries
📍 Raipur