Two Brothers

Description:Job Title: Project Manager Operations & InfrastructureLocation: Pune (with travel to factories/farms as required)Reporting To: COORole Overview:The Project Manager will lead end-to-end execution of strategic operations projects including capacity expansion, quality improvement, process optimisation, and infrastructure creation across manufacturing and supply chain. The role requires strong project planning, cross-functional coordination, vendor management, and on-ground execution capabilities to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact.Key Responsibilities:1. Capacity Expansion Projects:- Plan and execute manufacturing capacity expansion initiatives (new lines, equipment upgrades, layout changes).- Conduct feasibility studies, capex planning, ROI calculation, and project scoping.- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and external vendors.- Monitor installation, commissioning, and trials to ensure targets on throughput, uptime, and cost per unit.2. Quality Improvement Projects:- Lead projects aimed at reducing defects, improving yields, and strengthening product consistency.- Work closely with QA/QC and Production to identify root causes using tools like 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA.- Implement process control systems and automation solutions to improve quality performance (CPK, defect rates, rework).3. Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives:- Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in manufacturing, packing, warehousing, and supply chain.- Drive lean programs such as SMED, Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, OEE improvements.- Deploy SOPs, digital tools, and workflow improvements to optimise cost and productivity.4. Infrastructure Creation:- Manage civil, utilities, and infrastructure projects for new facilities, expansions, and upgrades.- Work with architects, contractors, and government bodies for approvals and safe execution.- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, safety standards, and factory norms.5. Project Governance & Execution:- Prepare detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.- Track progress, highlight deviations, and resolve issues proactively.- Ensure projects are delivered within cost, time, and quality parameters.- Build dashboards & documentation for weekly/monthly reviews with leadership.6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management:- Manage vendor selection, negotiations, contracts, and performance monitoring.- Lead cross-functional teams to align on project goals, deliverables, and timelines.- Communicate updates to leadership with clear visuals and data-driven insights.Skills & 5 - 10 years of experience in manufacturing, projects, operations, supply chain, or engineering.- Proven experience in executing capex projects, process improvement, or quality improvement initiatives.- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, utilities, layouts, and equipment.- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem-solving tools.- Excellent project management skills planning, prioritisation, vendor & stakeholder coordination.- Ability to work hands-on on factory floors and manage multiple parallel Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering background.- Experience with food processing, FMCG, agri-processing, or D2C manufacturing.- Exposure to ERP/MES/automation projects.- Certification in PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) is a plus.Personality Traits:- Strong ownership and execution mindset.- Detail-oriented with a bias for structured problem solving.- Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments.- Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.- Collaborative, humble, and willing to get hands dirty on the shopfloor.KPIs / Success Metrics:- On-time and on-budget delivery of projects.- Improvement in capacity, productivity, and quality metrics.- Reduction in manufacturing cost per unit.- Implementation of new infrastructure with zero safety incidents.- Reduction in defects, downtime, and rework.- Improvement in OEE, yield, and throughput. (ref:iimjobs.com)