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*Job Title: Senior Manager – Operations*

• Location: Ambattur, Chennai
• CTC Range:* ₹20–25 LPA
• Department:* Operations
• Experience:* 15 - 20 Years
• 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*

• *Plant Operations:* Lead operations across manufacturing facilities. Manage production planning & execution for high-volume processing capacity.
• *Efficiency & Cost:* Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization initiatives.
• *Budgeting:* Prepare and manage annual operating budgets. Ensure adherence to operational cost targets.
• *Customer Metrics:* Ensure achievement of OTIF (On Time In Full) metrics to enhance customer satisfaction.
• *Team Leadership:* Lead and manage workforce of ∼120 employees across locations. Develop training & development programs for key operations personnel.
• *Compliance:* Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC, food safety, quality, and statutory standards. Adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• *Continuous Improvement:* Monitor plant maintenance, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• *Cross-functional:* Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, supply chain, and sales teams for seamless execution.
  
  

*Candidate Profile*

*Experience & Industry*

• 15–20 years experience in food processing industry
• Strong experience in managing HACCP-compliant and/or BRC-certified food manufacturing facilities
• Prior experience in spice processing/manufacturing industry preferred
• Proven leadership in handling large teams + multi-location operations
• Experience in spice processing, food ingredients manufacturing, or export-oriented food processing units highly preferred
  
  

*Skills & Competencies*

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• OTIF & Customer Satisfaction
• Food Safety & Quality Compliance
• Team Leadership & Development
• Continuous Improvement / Lean
• Multi-Plant Operations Management
• Strong operational planning, budgeting, and process improvement capabilities
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Tamil-speaking candidates preferred
  
  

*Educational Qualifications*

• http://B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
• 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.

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