Assistant Manager - Snacks & Third-Party Manufacturing

CCL Products (India) Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Products (India) Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager – Snacks & Third-Party Manufacturing to oversee day-to-day operations of the snacks portfolio and outsourced categories. You will act as the main liaison between internal teams and contract manufacturers to ensure supply continuity, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on optimizing production planning, vendor performance, and cost efficiencies while driving cross-functional collaboration with Procurement,

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in food manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline as listed in qualifications.
• Experience in snacks and third-party manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contract manufacturing for snacks portfolio and third-party facilities.
• Plan and monitor production, inventory, and dispatch to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Drive compliance with Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory standards (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000).
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service; implement improvements.
• Coordinate new product launches, transfers, and commercialization with cross-functional teams.
• Support cost optimization, productivity improvement, defect management and waste reduction.
• Review and recommend product releases in line with quality standards.
• Conduct supplier onboarding, audits, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain technical documentation, specifications, and supplier records.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales, and Finance to deliver objectives.

Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Communication & Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional Collaboration

Vendor/Contract Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Food Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Snacks & Third-Party Manufacturing is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the snack's portfolio and outsourced product categories through contract manufacturing partners. The role ensures uninterrupted supply, superior product quality, food safety compliance, cost optimization, and effective vendor management while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.

The incumbent will serve as the key coordinator between internal functions and third-party manufacturers, ensuring operational excellence across all outsourced categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contract manufacturing for the snacks portfolio and third-party facilities and other outsourced categories.
• Plan and monitor production, inventory, and dispatch to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Drive compliance with company Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory standards (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, etc.).
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service; implement improvement plans where required.
• Coordinate new product launches, product transfers, and commercialization with cross-functional teams.
• Support cost optimization, productivity improvement, defect management and waste reduction initiatives.
• Review and recommend product release in line with approved quality standards.
• Conduct supplier onboarding, reviews, audits, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain technical documentation, specifications, and supplier records.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales, and Finance to deliver business objectives.
• Quality & Food Safety Systems
• Contract Manufacturing Management
• Production Planning
• Cost Optimization
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, ERP)

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in food technology, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in food manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Experience in snacks and third-party manufacturing is preferred.