*Job Description: Operations Manager*

*Company:* Leading Spices Manufacturing Company

*Location:* Ahmedabad, Gujarat

*Employment Type:* Full-Time

About the Role

We’re hiring an *Operations Manager* to lead end-to-end plant operations at our Ahmedabad spices manufacturing unit. You’ll own the production floor — from raw material intake to finished goods dispatch — and drive efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery every single day.

Key Responsibilities

*1. Production & Operations Oversight*

- Oversee entire operations: raw material handling, grinding, blending, sterilization, packaging, warehousing, and dispatch

- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts and orders

- Ensure SOPs, hygiene standards, and FSSAI/Food Safety compliance are followed across all processes

- Monitor machine performance, minimize downtime, and coordinate with maintenance for preventive breakdowns

*2. Daily Execution & Follow-ups*

- Conduct daily production, packaging, and dispatch review meetings with shift in-charges and supervisors

- Track real-time progress against targets and resolve bottlenecks on the shop floor

- Follow up on raw material availability, labor allocation, and utility requirements

*3. Targets & Productivity*

- Meet and exceed daily and monthly targets for production volume, packaging, and dispatch

- Drive machine and labor productivity through capacity planning, line balancing, and performance monitoring

- Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen practices to reduce waste and improve OEE

*4. Quality, Cost & Safety*

- Work closely with QA to ensure product consistency, specs, and minimal rejections

- Control production costs: raw material wastage, energy consumption, and labor efficiency

- Enforce safety protocols, PPE compliance, and conduct regular safety training/toolbox talks

*5. Team & Coordination*

- Lead and mentor production, packaging, warehouse, and maintenance teams

- Coordinate with HR, Procurement, QA, and Logistics for smooth cross-functional operations

- Prepare daily MIS reports on production, yield, downtime, and dispatch for senior management

Requirements

- B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Technology, or related field

- 2-10 years experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in spices, FMCG, or food processing

- Strong knowledge of plant machinery, packaging lines, and production planning

- Proven track record of meeting production targets and improving productivity

- Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP/ERP basics, and KPI tracking

- Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills for shop-floor management

Preferred

- Experience handling large workforce and multi-shift operations

- Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, and HACCP

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation + performance incentives

- Opportunity to lead operations in a fast-growing spices export business

- Career growth within the organization

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC per month?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Location:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad) (Required)

Work Location: In person