Tata Consumer Products—Senior Manager - Operations (TN KL)

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Description: Designation Senior Manager - Operations (TN KL) Function Supply Chain Location Chennai Reporting To Vice President - Technical Operations, RTD Job Description Tata Consumer Products Ltd. About the Job: Senior Manager – Operations (TN KL) Function: Integrated Supply Chain Location: Chennai Reporting To: Vice President – Tech Ops, RTD At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one! How does this Job align to our Strategy? At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business, Driving Digital and Innovation, Unlocking Synergies, Creating a Future-Ready Organization, Exploring New Opportunities and Embedding Sustainability. This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthen & Accelerate core business and Unlock Synergies. The role involves Strengthening our sales and distribution network for the RTD Value business, building our brand on ground, engaging channel partners, drive market execution, gain market share. It is in-line with our objective to build a multi category FMCG company. MD & CEO Where do you come in as? President – RTD Business Vice President – Tech Ops, RTD Senior Manager –Operations (TN + KL) This job is at N-3 level (N corresponds to CEO’s level) Top dimensions : Geography: India Matrix Reports : NA Type of Role : People Manager Primary Stakeholders (Optional) : Zonal Head, Brand Teams, Supply Chain, Tech Ops , TSO What are the Key Deliverables in this role ? Financial Outcomes - Manage end-to-end operations of co-packing/contract manufacturing facilities within the assigned territory. - Drive achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost and Service objectives across all manufacturing locations. - Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities for productivity and cost optimization. - Ensure effective utilization and control of operational and project budgets. - Drive reduction in manufacturing losses, wastages and inefficiencies. - Support capacity enhancement and network optimization initiatives to meet business requirements. Customer Service - Lead and guide Site Managers across the assigned geography to ensure consistent operational performance. - Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability. - Manage relationships with third-party manufacturing partners and ensure adherence to agreed service levels. - Support identification, evaluation and onboarding of new contract manufacturing partners. - Act as the key interface between manufacturing partners and corporate teams for day-to-day operational requirements. - Ensure timely execution of business priorities and customer commitments. Internal Processes - Monitor and drive key operational KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Compliance. - Ensure smooth execution of plant expansion, new line installation and other capital projects in coordination with the central project team. - Oversee day-to-day operations of RTD beverage manufacturing facilities to deliver planned production volumes. - Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Tata Code of Conduct, food safety standards and EHS guidelines. - Drive equipment reliability through effective maintenance planning and execution. - Lead governance reviews, audits and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites. Innovation and Learning - Drive New Product Development (NPD) and commercialization initiatives across manufacturing locations. - Support successful scale-up and launch of new products in collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Identify and implement process improvement and productivity enhancement opportunities. - Drive adoption of best practices across manufacturing partners and sites. - Build operational capabilities through structured reviews, coaching and knowledge sharing. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence. What are the Critical success factors for the Role ? - MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or related field. - 5–7 years of experience in relevant field. - Experience in FMCG, Pharma, or Manufacturing industry preferred What are the Desirable success factors for the Role ? - Knowledge of RTD beverage manufacturing processes and quality standards. - Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills. - Project management and execution capabilities. - Analytical and problem-solving orientation. - Understanding of food safety, EHS and statutory compliance requirements. - Strong communication and people leadership skills. TCPL Growth Mindset and Behaviors We are obsessed about keeping Consumers & Customers first in our hearts – that’s why we are here ! We are trailblazers in executing with Excellence … Together as One Team ! We take Ownership of our business …delivering value for our Stakeholders .. no Compromises ! We are Open to Continuously improving … Continuously innovating … For Better ! We live & breathe our Tata Code of Conduct About Us: At Tata Consumer, we stand ‘For Better.’ Tata Consumer Products is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. Our brands embody our purpose of ‘For Better ‘through the value they deliver to consumers with a focus on innovation, health and wellness, convenience and premiumisation. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Our key brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+, Tata Salt, Tata Sampann and Tata Soulfull. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 200 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 15, 206 Crs with operations in India and International markets. For more information please visit www.tataconsumer.com