Operations Manager

A "Food Manufacturing Company" is urgently looking for an "Operations Manager" for its manufacturing facility in Bin Qasim Town, Karachi.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at our mill facility in Bin Qasim. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient production, inventory control, supply chain coordination, quality compliance, and continuous process improvement across all operational functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily mill operations including production, processing, packaging, and dispatch.
• Ensure execution of production plans and achievement of operational targets.
• Monitor efficiency, yield recovery, machine utilization, and overall plant performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources.

Supply Chain & Inventory

• Manage raw material planning, procurement coordination, and inventory control.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, finished goods, packaging materials, and by-products.
• Oversee warehouse operations and dispatch planning.
• Coordinate with logistics and export teams for timely shipments.
• Reduce wastage, operational losses, and storage risks.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and export requirements.
• Work closely with QA teams to maintain product quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, hygiene, and operational controls.

Process Improvement & Cost Control

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Improve productivity, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Support cost reduction and lean operational initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Supervise production, warehouse, dispatch, and operational teams.
• Ensure workforce discipline, training, and performance management.
• Promote coordination across production, procurement, QA, and export departments.

Reporting & Planning

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Monitor KPIs and production performance metrics.
• Support senior management in operational planning and decision-making.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote safe working practices across plant operations.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in operations management within milling, food processing, manufacturing, or agricultural export industries.
• Strong understanding of production operations, inventory systems, and supply chain management.
• Experience in ERP systems and operational reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure, shift-based industrial environments.

Location:

• Mill Site – Bin Qasim Industrial Area

Pay: Rs150,000.00 - Rs200,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration?
• How many years of experience do you have in operations or production management?
• Have you worked in a milling, food processing, or manufacturing industry?
• Have you worked in agricultural export or commodity-based operations?
• Have you handled production planning and daily operational scheduling?
• Have you supervised warehouse, dispatch, or logistics operations?
• What is your current salary and expected salary?

Work Location: In person