Factory Manager – Industrial/Central Kitchen Operations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Factory Manager to lead end‑to‑end operations of a large‑scale industrial/central kitchen facility. The role involves overseeing high‑volume food production, managing a sizable workforce, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of daily operations, production planning, and capacity utilization for large‑scale food manufacturing.
• Manage a diverse workforce of chefs, production staff, helpers, housekeeping, and support teams across multiple shifts.
• Ensure optimal use and safe operation of industrial kitchen equipment such as combi ovens, steam kettles, fryers, mixers, blast chillers, and vacuum packing machines.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with engineering, monitor equipment uptime, and handle breakdowns.
• Control raw material consumption, inventory levels, and waste, collaborating with procurement and stores.
• Maintain strict compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, sanitation, and occupational safety regulations.
• Drive cost‑optimization, productivity improvements, and process automation initiatives.
• Prepare regular MIS/KPI reports and conduct audits of production, quality, and safety processes.

Required profile

• 10–15+ years of experience in large‑scale industrial kitchens, central kitchens, or institutional catering.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume food production facilities with significant manpower.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel for operational reporting.
• Production planning, capacity management, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI food safety standards.
• Preventive maintenance coordination and machinery uptime management.
• Operation of industrial kitchen machinery (combi ovens, steam kettles, fryers, mixers, blast chillers, vacuum sealers, etc.).