Manufacturing Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Manufacturing Manager to oversee and strengthen manufacturing, packaging, maintenance, and project operations. The role will ensure product quality, improve production efficiency, minimize wastage, maintain equipment reliability, and implement safety standards while delivering production plans in line with demand forecasts and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure packaging operations meet productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Export teams to secure timely material availability and align production with dispatch requirements.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns, implement corrective actions, and oversee preventive maintenance to strengthen equipment reliability.
• Monitor KPIs, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and manage departmental budgets within approved limits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing and operations experience, including at least 3 years in the beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, maintenance activities, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, cross‑functional coordination, and people‑management skills.

Required skills

• Technical troubleshooting expertise in filling machinery.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.