Factory Manager

·         Responsible for managing end\-to\-end factory operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost\-effective production, consistent product quality, statutory compliance, and optimal utilization of men, machines, and materials in line with management objectives.

·         Plan, coordinate, and control daily factory operations to achieve production targets and delivery commitments.

·         Ensure uninterrupted production through effective coordination with milling, maintenance, utilities, quality, and stores teams.

·         Monitor production efficiency, yields, wastage, downtime, and corrective actions on a daily basis.

·         Ensure adherence to quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications.

·         Enforce strict compliance with safety norms, statutory regulations, and factory discipline.

·         Oversee preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and machine readiness in coordination with maintenance teams.

·         Control production costs through effective manpower planning, resource utilization, and waste reduction.

·         Ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods within the factory.

·         Monitor housekeeping, hygiene, and 5S practices across the plant premises.

·         Review shift reports, production data, incident reports, and operational MIS regularly.

·         Investigate operational issues, deviations, accidents, or losses and implement corrective and preventive actions.

·         Coordinate with HR, accounts, security, and administration teams to ensure smooth factory functioning.

·         Support audits, inspections, and visits by statutory authorities, customers, and management.

·         Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, safety, quality, and cost control.

·         Ensure discipline, accountability, and performance monitoring of all factory personnel.

·         Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering

·         Post\-graduation in Operations / Management will be an added advantage

·         15–20 years of experience in factory / plant operations

·         Minimum 5–7 years in a senior managerial role

·         Prior experience in a large\-scale manufacturing unit, preferably flour mill / food processing industry

·         Strong exposure to production control, safety, statutory compliance, and manpower management

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·         Cost consciousness and result orientation

·         Leadership and people management ability

·         Strong understanding of safety, statutory, and compliance requirements

·         Problem\-solving and decision\-making skills

·         Ability to work under pressure in a 24×7 plant environment

·         High integrity, discipline, and ownership mind\-set

·         Effective coordination and communication skills

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·         Product quality consistency and compliance with food safety standards

·         Plant safety performance and statutory compliance adherence

·         Control over downtime, wastage, and operational costs

·         Housekeeping, hygiene, and 5S implementation across the factory

·         People management effectiveness and inter\-departmental coordination