Manufacturing Site Supervisor

Industry: Beverages / FMCG
Experience: 7–15 Years
Function: Manufacturing & Operations

Job Summary

We are hiring a Plant Head to manage end-to-end manufacturing operations at our beverage production facility. The role is responsible for production, quality, maintenance, compliance, cost control, and people management, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations

• Lead day-to-day plant operations including production, utilities, QA, maintenance, and stores

• Achieve production targets as per plan with optimal manpower and resources

• Improve OEE, yield, productivity, and reduce wastage and downtime

• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics for smooth dispatches

Quality, Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, CGMP, HACCP, and internal quality standards

• Oversee audits (internal, customer, statutory) and ensure closure of observations

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and process discipline

Engineering & Maintenance

• Ensure preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance

• Manage utilities: electricals, compressors, boilers, RO, HVAC, ETP/STP

• Track MTTR, MTBF, RCFA and equipment reliability

• Manage AMCs and third-party service providers

People Management

• Lead and develop production, engineering, QA, and EHS teams

• Ensure proper training, discipline, and performance management

• Drive safety culture, 5S, and shop-floor discipline

Cost Control & MIS

• Control manufacturing costs, spares, utilities, and inventory

• Prepare and review operational MIS for management

• Support budgeting (OPEX / CAPEX) and cost-saving initiatives

Continuous Improvement

• Support new product launches and line modifications

• Drive process improvements and basic automation initiatives

Key KPIs

• Production output & efficiency

• OEE, yield, wastage, downtime

• Audit scores & quality compliance

• Cost per unit & budget adherence

• Safety and statutory compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering graduate (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Production preferred)

• 7–15 years of experience in beverage or FMCG manufacturing

• Experience in RTD beverages, juices, water, carbonated or functional drinks preferred

• Hands-on exposure to plant operations, quality systems, and people management

Key Skills

• Strong operational and leadership skills

• Knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes

• Understanding of food safety and regulatory compliance

• Cost-control and continuous improvement mindset

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.