Factory Manager
Skills
About the role
About the Role
Satchmo Foods is looking for an experienced Factory Manager to oversee and coordinate operations
across multiple manufacturing units. This is a middle management position responsible for ensuring
production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, and cost efficiency are consistently met
across all assigned facilities. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can standardize
processes across plants while adapting to local operational nuances.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Unit Production Oversight
Plan, organize, and monitor day-to-day production activities across all assigned
manufacturing units
Ensure production schedules are met across units while balancing capacity, demand,
and resource allocation
Travel between units regularly to review performance, conduct audits, and resolve on-
ground issues
Standardize SOPs, processes, and best practices across all units to maintain
consistency in output and quality
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all units comply with FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene regulations
Drive adherence to quality control protocols at every stage of production
Lead internal and external audits (ISO, FSSAI, customer audits) across units
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality deviations
Team & People Management
Manage unit-level Plant Managers/Supervisors and their teams across all locations
Conduct performance reviews, training, and capability-building programs for shop-floor
and supervisory staff
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure zero-incident workplace practices
Resolve escalations from individual units and ensure consistent HR/IR practices
Cost & Resource Management
Manage budgets, manpower planning, and raw material/inventory across units
Identify cost-saving opportunities in production, utilities, wastage, and manpower
utilization
Monitor machine uptime, maintenance schedules, and capital equipment needs across
plants
Optimize production capacity utilization across the unit network
Reporting & Coordination
Consolidate and present production MIS, KPIs, and performance dashboards across all
units to senior management
Liaise with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Sales teams to align production
with demand forecasts
Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen/Lean) initiatives across the manufacturing
network
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong multi-site/multi-unit operations management experience
Sound knowledge of food manufacturing processes, FSSAI norms, and quality systems
(HACCP, ISO 22000)
Excellent people management and cross-location team leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Proficiency in MS Excel/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Willingness to travel frequently between units
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or related field; MBA
preferred
8–14 years of experience in factory/plant management, with at least 3–4 years managing
multiple units
Experience in FMCG/Food/Sweets & Confectionery manufacturing preferred
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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