Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Factory Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end manufacturing operations of a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food production facility. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, manpower management, quality control coordination, inventory, food safety compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily factory operations and ensure smooth production activities.

- Plan and monitor production schedules based on customer orders and business requirements.

- Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery timelines are achieved.

- Manage factory manpower, shift schedules, attendance and workforce productivity.

- Monitor raw material procurement, inventory, storage and consumption.

- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.

- Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to maintain product standards.

- Monitor food processing, cooking, packaging, labelling and finished goods dispatch.

- Minimise production wastage and improve operational efficiency.

- Maintain hygiene, sanitation, safety and housekeeping standards across the facility.





- Coordinate with procurement, maintenance, warehouse, logistics and sales teams.

- Monitor machinery maintenance and ensure minimum production downtime.

- Prepare daily production reports, operational MIS and performance reports.

- Identify process improvements and implement cost-control measures.

Candidate Requirements

- 5–8 years of experience in factory or manufacturing operations.

- Prior experience in the food processing, FMCG or Ready-to-Eat food industry is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of food production processes and packaging operations.

- Understanding of FSSAI, HACCP, GMP and food safety compliance.

- Experience in production planning, inventory and manpower management.

- Positive leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.

- Knowledge of ERP systems, MS Excel and production MIS.

- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Factory Operations Manager (Ready-to-Eat Food Industry) (Chennai)
🏢 Jobbycart technologies private
📍 Chennai