Job Description – General Manager (GM) – Production
Company: Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. Location: Peddapuram Plant, Andhra Pradesh Position: General Manager (GM) – Production Department: Production Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the food processing industry, committed to delivering high-quality products through world-class manufacturing practices, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager – Production to lead and manage all production operations at our Peddapuram manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the FMCG/Food Manufacturing Industry with a proven track record of driving productivity, quality, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end production operations to ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets.
- Develop and implement production strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety standards, SOPs, and statutory compliance.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Stores, Commercial, and HR departments for smooth plant operations.
- Monitor production planning and optimize manpower, machinery, and material utilization.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and legal regulations.
- Analyze production performance through MIS and KPIs, implementing corrective and preventive actions where required.
- Control manufacturing costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Manage production scheduling to meet customer demand while minimizing downtime.
- Participate in capacity expansion, automation, and new project implementation.
- Ensure optimum utilization of resources while maintaining product quality and delivery timelines.
- Prepare production reports and present operational updates to senior management.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline). MBA in Operations is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in Production/Manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Industry Background: Mandatory experience in the FMCG/Food Manufacturing Industry only.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing operations, quality systems, food safety standards, and plant management.
- Experience in handling large production teams and high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
Required Skills
- Production Planning & Control
- Plant Operations Management
- Food Manufacturing Processes
- Lean Manufacturing
- TPM, 5S & Kaizen
- Six Sigma Concepts
- Quality Management Systems
- Cost Control & Productivity Improvement
- Inventory & Resource Management
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Production MIS & KPI Monitoring
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
Compensation
- Attractive salary package based on experience and current CTC.
- Performance-based incentives as per company policy.
Location
Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Peddapuram Plant, Andhra Pradesh
Application Criteria (Mandatory)
Only candidates with 15+ years of relevant experience in the FMCG/Food Manufacturing Industry will be considered. Applicants from non-FMCG industries are requested not to apply.
Apply Now: If you have a strong manufacturing leadership background and are passionate about driving operational excellence in the FMCG/Food industry, we invite you to apply on hr@pattabhiagro.com / talent@pattabhiagro.com and become part of our growing organization.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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