Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Leadership

- Oversee daily operations across sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, and dispatch.

- Plan, schedule, and monitor production and delivery to meet demand and customer commitments.

- Drive continuous improvement through Lean/Kaizen/6- methodologies.

- Ensure alignment of operations with company goals on sustainability, cost, and performance.

2. Supply Chain Management

- Lead end-to-end supply chain including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and vendor management.

- Achieve 100% On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) deliveries and eliminate material stockouts.

- Optimize inventory, logistics, and material planning to minimize working capital and lead times.

- Implement ERP-based visibility and tracking across all nodes of the supply chain

3. Cost Efficiency & Optimization

- Deliver a minimum 10% YoY reduction in operational costs.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, alternate sourcing, and process efficiency.

- Improve production yields and reduce wastage by 20% within 12 months.

4. Process & SOP Development

- Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all functions under operations.

- Ensure 100% process compliance and zero critical deviations.

- Build a performance-driven operations culture with clear accountability metrics.

5. Compliance & Governance

Ensure complete adherence to statutory, legal, and environmental regulations, including:

- Factory Act, Labour Laws, Fire & Safety Standards

- Pollution Control Board (KSPCB/CPCB) requirements

- Packaging Waste Management Rules

- GST, E-way Bills, and related documentation

- Maintain compliance tracker and drive closure of all audit observations.

6. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across sourcing, production, logistics, and QA.

- Define KRAs/KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of ownership and excellence.

- Build leadership pipelines and enhance capability through training and skill development.

7. Vendor & Partner Management

- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.

- Drive alternate vendor development for key raw materials.

- Implement a vendor rating and review system with quarterly performance evaluation.

8. Reporting & Performance Management

- Establish dashboards for visibility on OTIF, cost, yield, and compliance metrics.

- Present monthly operations reviews to the management team with action plans.

Education:

- B.Tech / B.E. (Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering) or equivalent.

- MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain (preferred).

- Certification in Lean Six Sigma / Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Experience:

- 12-18 years of experience in manufacturing or packaging industries, preferably with exposure to biopolymers, flexible packaging, or FMCG supply chains.

- Proven track record of leading plant and supply chain operations at scale.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and process automation.

Skills & Attributes:

- Strong leadership and team management skills.

- Analytical and data-driven decision-making.

- Deep understanding of sourcing, procurement, and logistics optimization.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.

- Passion for sustainability and operational excellence.