*JOB DESCRIPTION - 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

Benefits:

- Versatile schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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