Senior Manager – Production (Pitambari Group)

Bejobbed Incorporation Pvt Ltd; Thane; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bejobbed Incorporation Pvt Ltd seeks a Senior Manager – Production to lead manufacturing operations in Thane, India. The role includes driving efficiency in production, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing a diverse production team.

The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience in FMCG production, particularly in the detergent or home-cleaning sector. Strong leadership skills and flexibility for travel to various plants are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of experience in FMCG (non-food) production categories.
• Strong understanding of production systems and automation.
• Hands-on knowledge of maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across production categories.
• Ensure OTIF delivery and achieve industry-standard OEE.
• Implement continuous improvement systems like Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

Production systems understanding

Automation knowledge

Plant maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Marathi language knowledge

Education

B.Tech in Production / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Education: B.Tech in Production / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university

About the Company

Pitambari Group is a diversified Indian organization with strong roots in FMCG, healthcare, and agriculture. The group’s agri division focuses on developing sustainable and high-yield farming solutions through innovation in agronomy, fertilizer application, and crop protection. The company is committed to improving agricultural productivity and empowering farmers with advanced, science-led techniques.

About the Role

The Senior Manager – Production will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across Pitambari’s cleaning solutions and detergent production category. This role is responsible for driving OTIF delivery, improving OEE, implementing automation and continuous improvement systems, ensuring cost-competitive manufacturing, and maintaining world-class standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in detergent or home-cleaning solution manufacturing, hands-on understanding of plant maintenance, and the ability to manage multi-plant operations. The role also requires flexibility to travel to Pitambari’s plant locations in Gujarat and Rajasthan as per business needs. The position demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and manufacturing excellence to build future-ready, efficient, and compliant production units.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operational Excellence

• Ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) FG supplies across all manufacturing units.
• Achieve and maintain industry-standard OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Oversee production planning in alignment with the sales plan and market forecasts.
• Manage daily production operations to ensure optimal productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement systems such as 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing and IoT technologies.
• Drive automation and modernization projects for new and existing manufacturing units.
• Lead solarisation initiatives to make plants energy-efficient and future-ready.
• Prepare and manage annual capex and operational budgets.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Strengthen quality improvement systems across all plants.
• Ensure adherence to the highest safety and hygiene standards.
• Drive Health & Safety initiatives towards a zero-harm culture.
• Ensure all customer-required certifications & compliance (BIS, ISO, Organic, etc.) are in place.

People & Inventory Management

• Manage manpower, including permanent staff and contract labor.
• Oversee inventory control to ensure efficient stock management and minimal wastage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth production workflow.

Skills & Qualifications

• 7–15 years of work experience in FMCG (non-food) production categories such as detergents, home care, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of production systems, automation, and plant maintenance.
• Hands-on knowledge of maintenance processes is essential.
• Excellent communication skills; knowledge of Marathi is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to plant locations in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

How to Apply

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