Factory Manager (Vasai-Virar)

india, Maharashtra, Virar

Full–time

Posted on: 5 days ago

Job Title: Factory Manager
Location: Kaman Gaon, Vasai, Maharashtra
Industry: Animal Feed Supplements Manufacturing

About the Role

Vansh Specialities is seeking a dedicated and experienced Factory Manager to lead operations at our newly established, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kaman. This facility specializes in the production of high-quality animal feed supplements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives on the factory floor, possesses a deep understanding of powder processing, and is adept at managing both people and technical systems to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Operations Management: Oversee end-to-end daily production activities on the factory floor, ensuring targets are met efficiently and safely.
- Powder Processing Oversight: Manage the handling, blending, and conveying of dry powders, ensuring optimal machinery operation and minimal wastage.
- Chemical Handling & Compliance: Supervise the safe storage, handling, and processing of specialized chemicals, vitamins, minerals, and additives used in nutritional supplements.
- Quality & Standard Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to FAMI-QS standards and maintain the integrity of cleanroom environments, including pressure gradients and hygiene protocols.
- Leadership & Workforce Management: Direct, motivate, and manage shift supervisors and factory workers. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
- Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate and rigorous production logs, batch manufacturing records (BMRs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for audits and compliance.
- ERP Utilization: Effectively utilize company ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, raw material management, and reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: Minimum 4 years of proven leadership experience working directly in a physical factory environment.
- Specialized Knowledge: Direct experience in powder processing and mixing is strictly required.
- Education: A degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Operations Management, or a related field is highly preferred. (An engineering degree is not required).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in using ERP software and managing complex technical documentation.
- Industry Familiarity: Prior experience handling chemicals, nutritional additives, or working in a GMP/FAMI-QS compliant setting is a significant advantage.
- Work Ethic: Must be willing to work a rigorous on-site schedule of 6 days a week, 10 hours per day.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vasai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- This role requires being on the factory floor in Kaman, Vasai for 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. It is a highly demanding physical environment. Is this a schedule you are fully prepared to commit to for the long term?
- Our facility utilizes cleanroom infrastructure, including PUF panels and epoxy flooring, and relies on strict pressure gradients. How have you managed and maintained these specific types of clean environments in the past?
- Can you describe your specific role in maintaining Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and SOPs? Have you ever led a floor team through a stringent quality audit (such as FAMI-QS, GMP, or ISO)?

Work Location: In person