Contract and External Manufacturing/Third Party Manufacturing

Job Purpose

To lead and manage Third-Party Manufacturing operations by ensuring manufacturing excellence, quality compliance, cost optimization, capacity planning, and timely delivery from external manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

Third-Party Manufacturing Management

* Manage end-to-end operations with third-party manufacturing partners.

* Identify, onboard, and develop new manufacturing partners.

* Ensure adherence to production plans, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

* Monitor manufacturing performance through defined KPIs.

Production Planning & Coordination

* Coordinate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.

* Ensure material availability and production scheduling at TPM sites.

* Monitor production output and capacity utilization.

Quality & Compliance

* Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO, and company quality standards.

* Conduct regular audits and corrective action reviews.

* Drive quality improvement initiatives across TPM locations.

Commercial & Cost Management

* Negotiate manufacturing agreements and commercial terms.

* Monitor manufacturing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

* Ensure adherence to agreed budgets and productivity targets.

New Product Development Support

* Collaborate with R&D and Operations teams for new product commercialization.

* Support trial runs, scale-up activities, and successful product launches.

Vendor Relationship Management

* Develop strong relationships with manufacturing partners.

* Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations.

* Resolve operational challenges and escalations.

Desired Candidate Profile

* 10 to 15 years of experience in Third-Party Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations.

* Strong experience in FMCG Food Manufacturing (Sauces, Ketchup, Dips, Mayonnaise, Dressings, Ready-to-Eat, Processed Foods preferred).

* Experience handling multiple TPM locations.

* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and commercial negotiations.

* Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.