- Factory Manager

*Company: ZENITH FOOD GLOBAL

Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years in Managing Factory, Inventory, Stock, Supply Chain & Finance

1. JOB SUMMARY:

Overall in-charge of ZENITH FOOD GLOBAL factory operations. Responsible for managing complete factory - production, inventory & stock, supply chain, finance coordination, team management, quality, and on-time delivery. Reports directly to Owner/MD and ensures factory runs profitably, efficiently, and hygienically.

2. REPORTING STRUCTURE:

- Reports To: Owner / Managing Director - ZENITH FOOD GLOBAL

- Manages: Entire Factory Team
- 1 Main Chef, 1 Chips Master
- 3 Trainees, Bakery Assistants, General Helpers
- Machine Operators (Chikki / Candy / Chips / Bakery)
- 4 Cleaning Staff
- Accountant & Admin, Drivers, Packing Team
- Department: Factory Operations - Head

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: A) Factory Management - Overall:

- Full responsibility of daily factory operations - from opening to closing
- Plan daily production as per orders - bakery snacks, chips, chikki, candy
- Coordinate with Main Chef and Chips Master for recipe, quality, and output
- Ensure all machines - oven, mixer, fryer, slicer, chikki/candy machines run without breakdown
- Maintain discipline, punctuality, and work allocation for all staff
- Conduct daily morning meeting - 10 min briefing to all teams
- Ensure safety, hygiene, and FSSAI compliance across factory

B) Inventory & Stock Management (Core Skill Required):

- Manage complete raw material stock - flour, oil, sugar, peanuts, jaggery, potatoes, masalas, packing materials
- Implement stock system - FIFO, minimum stock level, reorder level, daily stock register
- Daily verification of stock consumption vs production - avoid theft/wastage
- Weekly physical stock audit - match book stock with physical stock
- Maintain finished goods stock - track production, sales, damage, return, expiry
- Control wastage - monitor peel waste, oil waste, dough waste, broken products - target <3%
- Give purchase indents to Admin/Accountant before stock finishes

C)



Supply Chain & Logistics:

- Manage inbound supply chain - vendor selection, price negotiation, quality check, timely purchase
- Build strong vendor network for raw materials at best rate
- Manage outbound supply chain - delivery planning, route planning for drivers, on-time delivery to shops/distributors
- Coordinate with drivers for delivery schedule and payment collection
- Handle logistics issues - shortage, delay, transport breakdown
- Optimize transport cost and delivery efficiency

D) Finance & Costing Coordination:

- Work closely with Accountant & Admin - daily accounts, cash flow, expenses
- Calculate product costing - cost per kg/packet for each item (bakery, chips, chikki) - raw material + labor + packing + overhead
- Control factory expenses - electricity, fuel, maintenance, cleaning materials, overtime
- Approve small purchases and verify bills before payment
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly reports for Owner - production, sales, stock, expenses, profit/loss, wastage
- Suggest cost-saving and profit improvement ideas
- Support CA / Auditor during audit and GST filing with data

E) Team Management & HR:

- Manage entire team of 15+ staff - rostering, attendance, leave, overtime
- Train and develop Main Chef, Chips Master, trainees, operators
- Handle staff issues, conflicts, and motivation
- Appoint new staff with HR approval - interview helpers, operators, drivers
- Ensure all staff follow uniform, hygiene, safety rules

F) Quality, Maintenance & Compliance:

- Ensure consistent quality - taste, crispiness, freshness for all products
- Handle customer complaints and take corrective action




- Schedule preventive maintenance for all machines
- Ensure all licenses valid - FSSAI, GST, Trade License, Factory License - renewal reminders
- Maintain factory audit readiness - cleanliness, documentation

4. REQUIRED SKILLS - MANDATORY 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE:

- Factory Management: Minimum 3 years as Factory Manager / Plant Manager / Production Manager / Operations Manager in Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Bakery / Snacks / Namkeen Factory
- Inventory & Stock: Expert in inventory control, stock accounting, FIFO, wastage control, Tally/Excel stock management
- Supply Chain: Vendor management, purchase negotiation, logistics, delivery planning
- Finance: Basic finance - costing, budgeting, expense control, cash flow, P&L; understanding - can read Tally reports
- Leadership: Can manage 15-30 workers, strong decision-making, problem-solving, pressure handling
- Technical: Knowledge of food production - bakery, chips, chikki, candy machines, FSSAI, food safety
- Computer: Excel Advanced, Tally, Email, WhatsApp communication, Google Sheets
- Language: Malayalam, Hindi, English - can talk to workers, vendors, and management

5. QUALIFICATION:

- Education: BBA / MBA Operations / Supply Chain / Finance OR B.Tech Food Technology / Mechanical / Industrial OR B.Com/M.Com with Factory Experience - Any degree with relevant experience is acceptable
- Experience: Strictly Minimum 3 Years as Factory Manager in similar food factory. Must have handled Inventory, Stock, Supply Chain & Finance - all 4 areas
- Age: 28-45 years
- Location: Must be willing to work at factory location - Neyyattinkara / Trivandrum area

6. WORKING HOURS & SALARY:

- Timing: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Full-time Factory In-Charge) - 6 days working
- Must be available on phone for emergency breakdowns / delivery issues
- Salary: As per experience and interview (with performance incentives)

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Perks

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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