Our client is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the end-to-end operations function for a fast-growing FMCG business. The COO will have overall responsibility for Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and overall operational excellence , ensuring the business has the right capabilities, systems and infrastructure to scale efficiently.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, requiring a strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, planning, engineering and operational execution . The individual will work closely with the CEO/Founders and the broader leadership team to build a high-performance, scalable and cost-efficient operations organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing & Operations

- Lead the overall manufacturing and operations strategy across all plants and manufacturing units.
- Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilisation, quality, yield, cost and service levels .
- Ensure manufacturing capabilities are aligned with business growth and future capacity requirements.
- Build a culture of operational excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Establish and monitor key operational KPIs across manufacturing and operations.

2. Supply Chain

- Own the end-to-end supply chain covering demand planning, supply planning, S&OP;, inventory, warehousing, logistics and distribution .
- Improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF and overall supply chain efficiency.
- Build a robust and scalable supply chain infrastructure to support business growth.
- Ensure optimum balance between service levels, working capital and cost .
- Drive cross-functional alignment between sales, marketing, finance and operations.

3. Procurement





- Lead the strategic procurement function across raw materials, packaging, indirect procurement, capex and other key categories .
- Develop strong supplier partnerships and a robust supplier ecosystem.
- Drive cost optimisation, strategic sourcing, alternate sourcing and procurement efficiency.
- Ensure security of supply while maintaining quality and commercial competitiveness.
- Establish procurement processes, governance and performance metrics.

4. Engineering & Projects

- Lead engineering, maintenance, utilities and technical operations across manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure high levels of plant reliability, equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
- Drive automation, technology adoption and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Oversee major CAPEX, capacity expansion, recent plant, plant automation and infrastructure projects .
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

5. Business Scale-Up

- Partner with the CEO/Founders to build the operational infrastructure required for the company's next phase of growth.
- Evaluate and develop new manufacturing capabilities, capacity expansion, contract manufacturing and strategic partnerships where relevant.
- Build scalable processes and systems that can support significant business growth.
- Ensure operational readiness for new product launches and expansion into new categories/markets.

6. Quality,



Compliance & Governance

- Ensure strong adherence to quality, food safety, regulatory, statutory and EHS standards across operations.
- Build robust systems and processes to maintain consistent product quality.
- Establish operational governance, review mechanisms and performance dashboards.
- Identify and proactively mitigate operational and supply chain risks.

7. Leadership & Organisation Building

- Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations .
- Build organisational capability, succession plans and strong functional leadership.
- Establish clear KPIs, accountability and performance management systems.
- Drive a culture of collaboration, ownership, speed and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile
- 18–25+ years of experience across FMCG / Food / Consumer / Manufacturing businesses.
- Strong experience across manufacturing, operations and supply chain , with significant exposure to procurement and engineering.
- Should have managed multiple functions rather than being a specialist in only one area .
- Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations and complex supply chains.
- Strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing economics, procurement, planning, inventory and distribution .
- Experience in capacity expansion, automation, CAPEX and building/optimising manufacturing infrastructure .
- Strong commercial orientation with the ability to balance cost, quality, service and working capital .
- Experience working in a high-growth or transformation environment will be strongly preferred.
- Strong people leadership skills with experience managing senior functional heads.

📌 Chief Operating Officer (Delhi)
🏢 The Bridge Associates
📍 Delhi