Operations Manager (Fresh Food Manufacturing)

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end operations of the fresh food manufacturing business, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, food safety, inventory control, logistics coordination, and continuous improvement of operational performance.

The role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment where product freshness, quality, yield, and on-time delivery are critical to business success.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations.
• Must have experience in setting up a food manufacturing unit.
• Must be leading the operations in the previous Company.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Optimize manpower utilization across shifts.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation practices across manufacturing operations.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor production managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular reviews.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and capability development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor, factory, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain statutory records and operational documentation.
• Lead workplace safety initiatives and accident prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Food Technology
• Food Engineering
• Operations Management

Experience

• 710 years of experience in Fresh food manufacturing operations.
• Experience in fresh food, ready-to-eat, FMCG food, or cold-chain operations preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Team leadership
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Strong communication skills Preferred candidate profile