Manager - Process Excellence/Manufacturing Excellence - FMCG/Foods/Beverages

Process Excellence/ Manufacturing Excellence Manager_ FMCG/ Foods/ Beverages_ Bangalore

Description:

Currently we are hiring as Process Excellence / Manufacturing Excellence Manager.

Job Location: Bangalore

Industry: FMCG/ Foods / Beverages

Job Description:

1. New Projects & Product Launches

- Lead execution of new product introductions and manufacturing projects across all plant locations.

- Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless scale-up from pilot to commercial production.

- Ensure project timelines, CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and quality standards are met.

- Drive continuous improvement in new launch readiness and speed-to-market.

2. Operations Management Co-Packing Units

- Act as the single point of contact for daily operational coordination with all co-packing partners.

- Conduct daily/weekly operational review meetings and track production performance, compliance, and efficiencies.

- Support resolution of operational issues impacting productivity, cost, or quality.

- Monitor adherence to manufacturing SOPs, GMP, and regulatory standards.

3. Business Partnering with Finance

- Support the Finance Business Partner in manufacturing-related activities including cost analysis, productivity tracking, and variance reporting.

- Provide insights on cost optimization, yield improvement, and plant efficiency.

- Ensure data accuracy, timely reporting, and alignment with financial targets.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

- Bachelors / Masters degree in Engineering, or related field.

- 4 to 10years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in beverages/FMCG/food processing industry.

- Strong exposure to project management, new product launches, and plant operations.

- Experience working with co-packers/third-party manufacturers is an advantage.

- Good understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, efficiency metrics, and financial linkages.

- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities