*Job Title: Senior Manager – Operations*
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Location: Ambattur, Chennai
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CTC Range:* ₹20–25 LPA
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Department:* Operations
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Experience:* 15 - 20 Years
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Industry:* Food Processing / Spice Processing / Manufacturing
*About the Role*
Lead end-to-end operations across multiple manufacturing facilities. Manage large-scale processing capacity while ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, compliance, and people development.
*Key Responsibilities*
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*Plant Operations:* Lead operations across manufacturing facilities. Manage production planning & execution for high-volume processing capacity.
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*Efficiency & Cost:* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization initiatives.
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*Budgeting:* Prepare and manage annual operating budgets. Ensure adherence to operational cost targets.
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*Customer Metrics:* Ensure achievement of OTIF (On Time In Full) metrics to enhance customer satisfaction.
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*Team Leadership:* Lead and manage workforce of ∼120 employees across locations. Develop training & development programs for key operations personnel.
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*Compliance:* Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC, food safety, quality, and statutory standards. Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
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*Continuous Improvement:* Monitor plant maintenance, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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*Cross-functional:* Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, supply chain, and sales teams for seamless execution.
*Candidate Profile*
*Experience & Industry*
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15–20 years experience in food processing industry
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Strong experience in managing HACCP-compliant and/or BRC-certified food manufacturing facilities
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Prior experience in spice processing/manufacturing industry preferred
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Proven leadership in handling large teams + multi-location operations
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Experience in spice processing, food ingredients manufacturing, or export-oriented food processing units highly preferred
*Skills & Competencies*
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Manufacturing Operations Management
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Budgeting & Cost Control
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OTIF & Customer Satisfaction
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Food Safety & Quality Compliance
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Team Leadership & Development
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Continuous Improvement / Lean
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Multi-Plant Operations Management
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Strong operational planning, budgeting, and process improvement capabilities
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Excellent communication and people management skills
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Tamil-speaking candidates preferred
*Educational Qualifications*
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http://B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
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MBA in Operations Management is an added advantageOperations Management is an added advantage
Work Location: Ambattur, Chennai.
Immediate joiners are preferred.
For more details contact us at 9176033506/9791033506.
Skills: continuous improvement,customer,food processing,budgeting,customer satisfaction,operations,compliance,manufacturing,processing,management