Factory Manager / Operations Manager – Cocopeat Manufacturing

Company: Greenline Cocopeat

Location: Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu

Industry: Cocopeat / Coir Products Manufacturing & Export

Position: Factory Manager / Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 5–10+ years in factory/plant operations, preferably in coir, cocopeat, agriculture, food processing, or similar manufacturing industries

About Greenline Cocopeat

Greenline Cocopeat is a growing manufacturer and exporter of high-quality cocopeat and coir-based growing media products serving customers in India and international markets.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Factory Manager / Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility and drive improvements in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and operational discipline.

Job Responsibilities1. Factory & Production Management

- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the factory.
- Plan, organize, and monitor production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
- Ensure smooth operation of cocopeat processing, screening, sieving, mixing, drying, compression, packing, and related production processes.
- Optimize manpower, machinery, raw materials, and production capacity.
- Monitor production output, productivity, wastage, downtime, and overall equipment utilization.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain proper production schedules based on customer orders and dispatch requirements.

1. Manpower Management

- Manage production supervisors, machine operators, helpers, maintenance personnel, and other factory staff.
- Plan manpower requirements according to production schedules.
- Allocate responsibilities and shifts effectively.
- Monitor employee attendance, productivity, discipline, and performance.
- Train employees on production procedures, machine operation, quality requirements, and safety practices.
- Develop a culture of accountability, discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

1. Quality Control

- Ensure that finished products consistently meet company and customer specifications.
- Establish and monitor quality checks at different stages of production.
- Work closely with the quality team to control parameters such as moisture, EC, pH, particle size, fibre content, expansion, compression, and other relevant specifications.
- Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper traceability of raw materials, production batches, and finished products.

1. Machinery & Maintenance

- Ensure all production machinery and equipment are operated safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.




- Minimize machine downtime through effective maintenance planning.
- Maintain machinery maintenance schedules and records.
- Work with maintenance personnel and external technicians for major repairs and equipment improvements.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

1. Raw Material & Inventory Management

- Monitor availability and quality of raw materials such as coir pith, fibre, chips, and other production inputs.
- Coordinate with purchase and stores teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels based on production and export schedules.
- Minimize raw-material losses, contamination, and unnecessary inventory.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and finished goods.

1. Safety, Compliance & ESG

- Ensure strict compliance with factory safety procedures and statutory requirements.
- Implement and monitor machine safety SOPs and PPE requirements.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox meetings.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and safe material handling throughout the factory.
- Maintain documentation required for factory audits, customer audits, ESG audits, and certification requirements.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, social, health & safety, and sustainability practices.

1. Production Planning & Reporting

- Prepare daily and monthly production plans and monitor actual performance against targets.
- Maintain accurate production, manpower, downtime, wastage, and maintenance records.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly operational reports for management.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action where required.
- Provide management with clear updates regarding production, quality, manpower, machinery, and operational issues.

1. Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Improve production processes, workflow, material movement, and manpower utilization.
- Reduce wastage, rework, downtime, and unnecessary operating expenses.
- Introduce practical systems for 5S, preventive maintenance, production monitoring, and performance measurement.
- Work closely with management to implement expansion and capacity-enhancement projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The successful candidate will be responsible for improving and maintaining:
- Production output and capacity utilization
- Production efficiency and productivity
- Product quality and consistency




- Machine uptime and downtime
- Raw-material utilization and wastage
- Labour productivity
- On-time production and dispatch readiness
- Maintenance performance
- Workplace safety
- Factory housekeeping and discipline
- Audit and compliance performance
- Overall cost efficiency

Candidate Profile We are looking for a hands-on factory/operations professional who can independently manage a manufacturing facility and lead people effectively.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, or related engineering field preferred.
- Candidates with strong practical factory-management experience may also be considered.

Experience
- 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing/plant/factory operations.
- Experience in cocopeat, coir, agriculture-related manufacturing, food processing, biomass, packaging, or similar industries will be an advantage.
- Experience managing production teams and industrial machinery is essential.

Skills & Competencies
- Strong production and operational management skills.
- Good understanding of industrial machinery and maintenance.
- Strong manpower and team-management abilities.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work with production targets and deadlines.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety and factory discipline.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Basic knowledge of Excel and production-management systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, technicians, suppliers, and management.
- Tamil communication is preferred; English communication skills are required.

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate should be:
- Hands-on and willing to be on the factory floor
- Strong in people management
- Target-oriented and result-driven
- Proactive in identifying and solving operational problems
- Disciplined and organized
- Technically inclined and comfortable working with machinery
- Capable of independently managing day-to-day factory operations
- Focused on quality, safety, productivity, and continuous improvement

Salary & Benefits Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and capability.

The position offers an opportunity to take significant responsibility for the operations of a growing cocopeat manufacturing and export business.

Candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record in independently managing factory operations are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CV along with current salary, expected salary, notice period, and relevant work experience to:

Greenline Cocopeat

Email: [email protected]

Contact: (phone hidden)

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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