Manufacturing Manager

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Manufacturing Manager to oversee and strengthen manufacturing, packaging, maintenance, and project operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring product quality, improving production efficiency, minimizing wastage, maintaining equipment reliability, and implementing safety standards while delivering production plans in line with demand forecasts and operational requirements.

Location

Balaju, Kathmandu

Working Hours

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Responsibilities of the Candidate

Ensure packaging operations meet established productivity, quality, and safety standards.

Monitor production wastage and implement measures to reduce losses.

Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts.

Coordinate with Procurement to ensure the timely availability of materials required for production.

Work with the Export team to align country-specific production plans with dispatch requirements.

Coordinate technical and administrative activities across the plant in collaboration with relevant departments.

Analyze equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimize recurring failures.

Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in packaging operations and promote a safe working environment.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Oversee the maintenance of packaging, processing, and utility equipment.

Ensure effective preventive maintenance and strengthen equipment reliability and asset-care practices.

Prepare departmental budgets and manage operations within approved budget limits.

Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and conduct periodic performance reviews with senior leadership.

Ensure employee safety in packaging and maintenance operations and support the effective implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM) system.

Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the availability of raw materials and critical spare parts.

Support new product development activities where required.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement lean manufacturing practices.

Develop team members' technical capabilities and build a skilled production team capable of meeting current and future operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.

Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing and operations.

At least 3 years of experience in the beverage industry.

Strong knowledge of beverage manufacturing operations and production processes.

Technical troubleshooting expertise in filling machinery.

Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management capabilities.

Ability to manage production planning, maintenance activities, budgets, and operational performance.

Knowledge of quality standards, workplace safety, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement practices.

To Apply

Please send your updated CV to [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Job Specification

Job Type

Full Time

Work Mode

Onsite

Level

Senior

Openings

1

Apply Before

2026-11-14

Skills

Quality Control

Budget Management

Production Planning

ERP Systems

Lean manufacturing

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