Job Description – Factory Operations Manager
Company: The 1970 Shop
Location: Lawrence Road Industrial Area, Delhi
Work Mode: Work From Office
Experience: 3+ Years
Work Schedule: 6 days a week
Brand’s Website:- https://www.the1970shop.com
About the Company
1970 Shop is a fast-growing Indian retail sweet and snacks brand focused on nostalgic, homemade-style products with a strong emphasis on clean labelling, healthier alternatives, and authentic storytelling.
Our long-term vision is ambitious, to build a brand that achieves what traditional legacy brands accomplished over decades, but at a much faster pace.
Role Overview :-
We are looking for a Factory Operations Manager who can take complete ownership of daily factory operations. This is a highly hands-on, on-ground role suited for someone who is practical, disciplined, and comfortable managing labour, materials, and factory processes.
The ideal candidate should be someone who prefers getting things done on the factory floor rather than working from a desk. Strong English communication is not mandatory; practical operational skills and ownership are more important.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day factory operations and ensure smooth workflow.
- Place and track orders for required materials and supplies.
- Coordinate material loading and unloading activities.
- Manage labour and allocate daily tasks effectively.
- Maintain factory discipline, hygiene, and general cleanliness.
- Maintain daily operational data, records, and reports.
- Track material movement and basic inventory records.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for operational requirements.
- Identify and resolve day-to-day factory operational issues.
- Ensure machines and equipment are functioning properly.
- Coordinate basic machine maintenance and repairs when required.
- Ensure work is completed within defined timelines.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in factory operations, plant operations, warehouse operations, or manufacturing operations.
- Hands-on experience managing labour and factory-floor activities.
- Comfortable with material handling, loading/unloading, and operational coordination.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and basic data record management.
- Strong ownership, discipline, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a 6-day, factory-based role.
Good to Have
- Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience coordinating with vendors and maintenance teams.
- Exposure to inventory or material management.
- Food industry experience is not mandatory.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of building a ₹1000 Cr consumer brand from the ground up
- Opportunity to work closely with founders and leadership
- Long-term wealth creation through ESOP participation
- High ownership, high impact role in a fast-scaling organization
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable with the location Lawrence road industrial Area, Delhi?
- What is your Current Salary?
- What are your salary expectations?
- How soon would you be able to join?
- Do you have a personal laptop which you can use for work, if not can you arrange one for work?
- How many years of experience do you have in warehouse operations or factory operations?
- Have you previously worked in factory operations within the FMCG industry?
Work Location: In person
