Posted May 30, 2026
About the Role
The Operations Manager will lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing and operational activities within the Food & Packaging FMCG business. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient production planning, packaging operations, quality assurance, supply chain coordination, inventory optimization, regulatory compliance, cost management, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in food manufacturing and packaging operations, with a deep understanding of FMCG production environments, food safety systems, packaging technologies, and lean operational practices. Key Responsibilities
Production & Manufacturing Operations
Oversee primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging operations. - Ensure packaging materials comply with food safety and regulatory standards. - Optimize packaging line efficiency, speed, and output quality. - Coordinate packaging development activities with R&D and procurement teams. - Monitor packaging wastage, leakage, labeling accuracy, and material consumption. - Ensure proper handling and storage of packaging materials. - Implement cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions where applicable. 3. Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC, and local regulatory requirements. - Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards within production and packaging areas. - Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure product consistency and quality assurance. - Lead internal and external audits related to food safety, quality, and compliance. - Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues. - Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) for operational and quality issues. - Ensure traceability and batch control systems are maintained accurately. 4. Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Cost Management & Operational Efficiency
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Qualifications
Experience
5-10 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing operations, preferably in food processing and packaging industries. - Strong exposure to automated production and packaging lines. - Experience handling high-volume manufacturing environments. - Prior experience managing cross-functional operational teams. - Very Strong skills in People Management & Industrial Relations. Technical Competencies
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and packaging technologies. - Expertise in HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC standards. - Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma methodologies. - Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc. - Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities. - Familiarity with production planning and inventory control systems. Behavioural Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills
Strategic and analytical thinking
Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and stakeholder management
High attention to detail and process orientation
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced FMCG environment
Working Conditions
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