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Head- 3P/ Contract Manufacturing | Food | Delhi NCR

Noida Permanent View 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.
  • Drive co-pack expansion across India in a leadership role
  • Build scalable supply operations in a growing FMCG brand

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

  • 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



The Successful Applicant

  • 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



What's on Offer

  • 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



Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832788

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Noida
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092025-6832788

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