Operations Manager (Fresh Food Manufacturing)

Jfpl Foods And Beverages; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jfpl Foods And Beverages in Pune district, India, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end fresh food manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, food safety, inventory control, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee production planning, allocate resources across shifts, mentor managers and teams, drive corrective actions for quality issues, and ensure compliance with labor, factory, and environmental regulations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Technology or related field.
• Experience leading fresh food manufacturing operations is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills desired.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations.
• Lead operations with a focus on freshness, quality, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Mentor production managers, supervisors, and teams; set performance objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Decision-making

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Strong communication

Education

Food Technology

Food Engineering

Operations Management

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end operations of the fresh food manufacturing business, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, food safety, inventory control, logistics coordination, and continuous improvement of operational performance.

The role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment where product freshness, quality, yield, and on-time delivery are critical to business success.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations.
• Must have experience in setting up a food manufacturing unit.
• Must be leading the operations in the previous Company.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Optimize manpower utilization across shifts.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation practices across manufacturing operations.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor production managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular reviews.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and capability development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor, factory, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain statutory records and operational documentation.
• Lead workplace safety initiatives and accident prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Food Technology
• Food Engineering
• Operations Management

Experience

• 710 years of experience in Fresh food manufacturing operations.
• Experience in fresh food, ready-to-eat, FMCG food, or cold-chain operations preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making
• Team leadership
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Strong communication skills Preferred candidate profile