Sr./Manager, Toll Manufacturing (FMCG) | SMC Enterprise Ltd 

Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Excellence & Smart Automation Leadership

• Own end‑to‑end responsibility for production, maintenance, and warehousing to meet volume, quality, and cost targets in the toll and contract manufacturing sites.
• Maximize capacity utilization of automated lines through optimized scheduling and bottleneck elimination.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput in automated processes.
• Drive real‑time performance management using digital KPIs such as:

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Yield and scrap rates
• Equipment uptime and line efficiency

2. Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems across production lines.
• Maintain robust quality assurance systems to meet product specifications and sensory standards.
• Ensure traceability, documentation, and deviation control in digitally enabled systems.
• Lead and close out internal and external quality audits with full compliance readiness.

3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Champion a zero‑harm safety culture, especially critical in environments.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA/ISO safety standards.
• Ensure machine safety, interlocks, automation guarding, and operator training.

4. Talent Development

• Supervise plant floor staff or toll-coordination teams, providing training, enforcing safety protocols, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Create a culture of accountability, continuous learning, safety ownership, and innovation.

5. Cost Control & Capital Project Ownership

• Own annual operating budgets (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) for the toll operation.
• Control cost variances in materials, labor, utilities, and maintenance.
• Lead automation upgrades, line expansion, and technology investments to improve productivity and ROI.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and without disrupting operations.
• Manage operational budgets, track tolling fees, and implement cost-reduction strategies while maintaining product integrity.

6. Supply Chain Synchronization

• Collaborate closely with procurement to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply.
• Maintain high-accuracy inventory control (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Minimize losses, variances, and service failures.
• Coordinate with logistics and distribution teams to consistently meet customer service levels.

7. New Product & Process Development Support

• Work with R&D and Marketing to assess manufacturing feasibility of new products early.
• Lead trials, pilot runs, and scale‑up activities on automated equipment.
• Ensure faster time‑to‑market by leveraging digital models and standardized process engineer

8. Any other task assigned by the Management.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Pharmacy/MBA or BSc in ME/EEE/ IPE/Chemical/ Food Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in toll and contract manufacturing
• Age maximum 45 years
• Criteria may be relaxed for the highly deserving candidates
• Skills: Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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