Job Description

Job Title: General Manager - Sweets Manufacturing Factory

Location:

Kovilancheri,Chennai.

Experience Required:

10-20 years (minimum 5 years in food/sweets manufacturing)

Reporting To:

Director

Job Overview

The General Manager will oversee the complete functioning of a sweets manufacturing factory, including

production

,

operations

,

procurement/purchase

,

quality control

,

inventory management

, and

team leadership

. The role requires strong experience in food production, process optimization, vendor management, cost control, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management

Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities. Ensure all sweets and confectionery items are produced according to standard recipes and quality specifications. Monitor production schedules, manpower allocation, and machine utilization. Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce wastage. Ensure preventive maintenance of production machinery.

2. Operations Management

Ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the factory. Maintain hygiene, safety, and FSSAI compliance across departments. Coordinate with QC team to ensure products meet quality standards. Manage stock levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. Implement SOPs and enforce discipline among staff. Control operational costs while maintaining efficiency.

3. Purchase & Vendor Management

Identify, evaluate, and finalize vendors for raw materials (milk, ghee, sugar, dry fruits, packaging etc.). Negotiate pricing, contracts, and procurement terms. Ensure timely availability of raw materials through proper purchase planning. Maintain vendor relationships and assess vendor performance. Coordinate with accounts for purchase budgeting and payments.

4. Team Leadership & People Management

Lead production supervisors, store managers, quality team, and purchase staff. Train and motivate staff to maintain productivity and discipline. Conduct performance evaluations and manpower planning.

5. Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to FSSAI standards and internal quality parameters. Oversee hygiene practices, GMP, and food safety protocols. Address customer complaints by identifying root causes and improving processes.

6. Reporting & Documentation

Maintain production reports, wastage reports, inventory logs, and purchase records. Provide daily/weekly MIS reports to management. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology / Engineering / Business Management (preferred). Strong knowledge of sweets/confectionery manufacturing processes. Experience in purchasing raw materials for sweets production. Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills. Knowledge of FSSAI norms, quality control, and food safety practices. Ability to handle large teams and fast-paced factory operations.

Salary Range: 75000-100000. Per Month

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person