Job Description: Factory Manager
Location: Greater Noida
Post: Factory Manager
Reporting To: Head of Operations
Industry: FMCG – Bakery & Confectionery
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and intelligent Factory Manager with mandatory packaged cake manufacturing experience to lead and manage end-to-end factory operations. The candidate will initially work closely with leadership and, within 6 months, take full ownership of production, quality, compliance, and team management, ensuring efficiency, food safety, and operational excellence. As this is a startup environment, the role also involves leading the setup and commissioning of a fully automatic cake manufacturing unit, establishing systems and processes from scratch, and ensuring smooth transition from project stage to steady-state operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process Optimization
 Analyze existing bakery production processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, QA) to implement process enhancements.
 Continuously monitor and evaluate process performance to ensure optimal throughput and efficiency.
2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
 Develop, improve, and enforce SOPs for all production processes.
 Establish critical checkpoints at each stage of cake production for consistency and quality.
 Train and educate production staff on SOPs, hygiene, and best practices.
3. Loss & Waste Reduction
 Identify sources of wastage (raw material, packaging, utilities) and inefficiencies.
 Implement strategies to reduce losses and improve yield.
 Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
4. Cost Control & Efficienc