\*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
Work Location: In person
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