Factory Manager

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• Overtime Pay, Travel Allowance (TA), Petrol Allowance, Mobile Allowance, Internet Allowance, Laptop, Health Insurance, Food/MealsJob DescriptionAbout Karta CollectiveKarta Collective is a Section 8 FMCG company building clean-label snack brands starting with makhana. We manufacture out of a purpose-built facility in Varanasi, sourcing raw material directly from farming communities, and operate on a zero-distribution-cost, quick-commerce-first go-to-market model.website - www.kartacollective.orgRole Overview We're hiring a Factory Manager to run day-to-day operations at our Chandpur processing unit the person accountable for turning raw makhana into finished, packed product, safely, consistently, and on schedule. You'll own the shop floor: production planning, machine operations, quality, hygiene compliance, and the people running all of it.This role suits someone who wants to build a factory's operating rhythm from near-scratch, not manage an already-mature production line.Scope of Wor

About Karta Collective Karta Collective is a Section 8 FMCG company building clean-label snack brands starting with makhana. We manufacture out of a purpose-built facility in Varanasi, sourcing raw material directly from farming communities, and operate on a zero-distribution-cost, quick-commerce-first go-to-market model. website - [hidden] Role Overview We're hiring a Factory Manager to run day-to-day operations at our Chandpur processing unit the person accountable for turning raw makhana into finished, packed product, safely, consistently, and on schedule. You'll own the shop floor: production planning, machine operations, quality, hygiene compliance, and the people running all of it. This role suits someone who wants to build a factory's operating rhythm from near-scratch, not manage an already-mature production line. Scope of Work Production & Machine Operations Run daily production planning and scheduling - roasting, flavour coating, packaging - against demand and raw material availability Operate and oversee the processing line: roaster, flavouring pan, slurry tank, weigher, sealer, and packaging equipment Manage batch consistency, yield tracking, and wastage/breakage monitoring at each stage Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules, spare parts stock, and vendor callouts for breakdowns Quality & Food Safety Own FSSAI compliance on the floor — hygiene practices, batch traceability, CIP/cleaning protocols, allergen-safe SKU sequencing Run raw material QC at intake (moisture checks, visual grading) and finished goods QC before dispatch Maintain quality and safety records audit-ready at all times People & Floor Management Recruit, train, and manage factory floor workers and line supervisors Build and enforce SOPs for machine operation, cleaning, and safety Manage shift planning and labour allocation as production volume scales Inventory & Materials Manage raw material (makhana), packaging material, and seasoning/oil stock — ordering, storage discipline, and stock rotation (FIFO) Coordinate with SAKHI and other sourcing partners on inbound raw material timing and quality Own dispatch readiness — finished goods staging and outbound coordination Facility & Vendor Coordination Be the on-ground point of contact for contractors and vendors completing factory fit-out (electrical, plumbing, flooring) during the build-out phase Manage utilities — power, water, LPG, backup power — and flag infrastructure gaps before they become production blockers Coordinate with equipment vendors on installation, commissioning, and after-sales support Reporting Report directly to the founders on production output, quality metrics, cost, and operational issues Flag risks early - equipment, compliance, labour, or supply - rather than let them surface as failures