Job openings for Factory Manager in Gurgaon

Industry: Food Manufacturing
Project: Greenfield Plant Setup
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Factory Manager / Plant Head to lead the end-to-end setup and operations of a new Greenfield Food Manufacturing Plant.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the complete Greenfield Plant Setup from planning to commercial production.
Manage plant layout, infrastructure planning, utilities, machinery selection and installation.
Coordinate with project teams, consultants, machinery vendors and contractors.
Lead equipment installation, commissioning, trial runs and production ramp-up.
Establish manufacturing processes, SOPs and operational systems.
Manage complete plant operations including:
Production
Engineering & Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Food Safety
Utilities
Warehouse & Supply Chain
Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, EHS and statutory requirements.
Drive productivity improvement, cost optimization, waste reduction and operational efficiency.
Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including production output, OEE, quality, downtime and manpower productivity.
Develop preventive maintenance and continuous improvement systems.
Build, train and lead a high-performing plant operations team.
Manage CAPEX planning, project timelines and operational budgets.
Coordinate with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Finance and Senior Management.
Candidate Profile
Qualification
B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, Mechanical, Production, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
MBA / Operations qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
15+ years of experience in Food Manufacturing / FMCG Manufacturing.
Minimum 5+ years in Plant Head / Factory Head / Senior Manufacturing Leadership role preferred.
Must have hands-on experience in Greenfield Plant Setup.