Factory Manager

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