Job Description

We are hiring a seasoned professional to lead the third-party manufacturing (co-pack) operations for a leading player in the snacks & packaged food industry. The role involves managing current co-packers and driving expansion to new sites across India. It requires strong expertise in vendor development, plant operations, and cross-functional leadership. The position reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and is based at the corporate HQ.

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple co-packing units
• Develop and onboard new co-pack partners across key regions
• Conduct vendor due diligence and establish operational governance
• Negotiate commercial contracts and performance SLAs
• Oversee plant readiness, infrastructure, and compliance for new sites
• Collaborate closely with quality, supply chain, and procurement teams
• Build and lead a team of regional operations managers

Drive co-pack expansion across India in a leadership roleBuild scalable supply operations in a growing FMCG brand

• 10+ years of experience in FMCG manufacturing or supply chain
• Mandatory background in third-party / co-pack / contract manufacturing
• Proven experience in vendor development and plant setup or expansion
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Prior experience as a plant head or senior operations lead (min. 3 years)
• Excellent commercial and stakeholder management skills

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing FMCG company in the food & snacks segment with a strong national presence. With over ?1000 Cr in turnover and multiple in-house manufacturing plants, the company is now focused on rapidly scaling its co-packing network. Backed by professional leadership and investor support, it offers a high-performance, growth-driven culture. The organization combines legacy brand value with agile, modern supply chain practices.

• Strategic leadership role with national-level impact
• Opportunity to scale a co-packing network from the ground up
• High visibility position reporting directly to top supply chain leadership
• Performance-based incentives and long-term growth potential
• Culture of ownership, agility, and entrepreneurial thinking

Skills Required