Senior Production Manager

Job Description - Senior Production Manager

Company:  1970 Shop

Location:

Lawrence Road Industrial Area, Delhi

Work Mode:
Work From Office (Factory-Based)

Experience:

8+ years of hands-on factory floor experience

Industry

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years in Biscuits/ Cookies/ Namkeens / Sweets.

Work Schedule:

6 days a week

Working Hours:

- 10pm - 7 pm

Brand's Website:

- About The Company

1970 Shop is a fast-growing Indian retail sweet and snacks brand focused on nostalgic, homemade-style products with a strong emphasis on clean labelling, healthier alternatives, and authentic storytelling.

Our long-term vision is ambitious, to build a brand that achieves what traditional legacy brands accomplished over decades, but at a much faster pace.

Role Overview

The Senior Production Manager will lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations at the factory.
This is a hands-on, factory-floor leadership role requiring deep experience in namkeens and snack production.
The role will be critical in ensuring production efficiency, quality consistency, hygiene standards, and scalability as the business grows.
The individual will work closely with founders, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build robust production systems without compromising on taste, safety, or clean-label commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily production planning and execution to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
Manage factory-floor operations, workforce planning, and shift management.
Ensure inventory is readily available, both raw material & packaging material
Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance standards.
Optimize production processes to reduce wastage, improve yield, and enhance efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and quality across batches, especially for namkeens and snack products.
Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure raw material availability and cost efficiency.
Train, mentor, and manage production staff, supervisors, and line managers.
Build and sustain a strong, performance-driven factory culture.

Desired

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience working on the factory floor
At least 5 years of specialized experience in biscuits, Cookies, namkeens, snacks, or similar Indian food categories.
Strong hands-on knowledge of production processes, machinery, hygiene standards, and food safety regulations.
Proven experience in scaling production for growing brands and improving operational efficiency.
Ability to manage large factory teams and solve real-time production challenges.
Practical, execution-focused leadership style with strong on-ground presence.
Degree in Food Technology, Food Processing, or equivalent

Why Join Us

Be part of building a 1000 Cr consumer brand from the ground up
Opportunity to work closely with founders and leadership
Long-term wealth creation through ESOP participation
High ownership, high impact role in a fast-scaling organization