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Job Purpose To lead and manage Third-Party Manufacturing operations by ensuring manufacturing excellence, quality compliance, cost optimization, capacity planning, and timely delivery from external manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Third-Party Manufacturing Management Manage end-to-end operations with third-party manufacturing partners.Identify, onboard, and develop new manufacturing partners.Ensure adherence to production plans, quality standards, and delivery timelines.Monitor manufacturing performance through defined KPIs. Production Planning & Coordination Coordinate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.Ensure material availability and production scheduling at TPM sites.Monitor production output and capacity utilization. Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, ISO, and company quality standards.Conduct regular audits and corrective action reviews.Drive quality improvement initiatives across TPM locations. Commercial & Cost Management Negotiate manufacturing agreements and commercial terms.Monitor manufacturing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.Ensure adherence to agreed budgets and productivity targets. New Product Development Support Collaborate with R&D and Operations teams for new product commercialization.Support trial runs, scale-up activities, and successful product launches. Vendor Relationship Management Develop strong relationships with manufacturing partners.Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations.Resolve operational challenges and escalations. Desired Candidate Profile 10 to 15 years of experience in Third-Party Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations.Strong experience in FMCG Food Manufacturing (Sauces, Ketchup, Dips, Mayonnaise, Dressings, Ready-to-Eat, Processed Foods preferred).Experience handling multiple TPM locations.Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and commercial negotiations.Strong project management and stakeholder management skills. .