Manufacturing Manager

Manager of ManufacturingCompany: Clumsy BumsyLocation: India | Full-timeRead This FirstIf you think manufacturing is about “supervising people” or “keeping production running,” do not apply.This role is for someone who owns machines, people, processes, failures, and outcomes. You will build a manufacturing system from the ground up at a fast-scaling D2C brand. There will be pressure. There will be chaos. There will be no hand-holding.If that excites you—read on.About Clumsy BumsyClumsy Bumsy is a fast-growing D2C startup building fresh, honest food for cats. Our product quality is defined on the shop floor. Manufacturing is not a support function here—it is the company. You will be working directly with the founders to scale capacity, consistency, and efficiency without compromising quality.The MandateYou own everything inside the manufacturing unit.Machines run.Processes work.SOPs exist and are followed.Teams perform.Output improves.Failures get fixed—fast.If something breaks, slows down, or produces inconsistency, it’s your problem to solve.What You Will OwnEnd-to-end leadership of the manufacturing operationDeep technical understanding of every machine—how it works, why it fails, how to fix or optimize itDesigning, documenting, and enforcing SOPs across all manufacturing processesHands-on understanding of food manufacturing processes and quality-critical control pointsBuilding and executing preventive maintenance schedules (not reactive firefighting)Designing electrical load planning and machine-wise power requirementsEnsuring machines, manpower, utilities, and workflow operate as one systemIdentifying bottlenecks and driving measurable efficiency gainsEnforcing strict process discipline—no shortcuts, no “jugaad,” no exceptionsHiring, training, and leading your own manufacturing teamWorking directly with founders on scale-up, capacity planning, and future expansionWhat We Expect From YouYou understand machines beyond the manualYou can walk into a manufacturing unit and instantly see inefficienciesYou are comfortable on the shop floor, not just in meetingsYou build systems first, then scale peopleYou fix problems instead of escalating themYou are data-driven, process-obsessed, and allergic to chaosYou move fast, learn fast, and demand high standards—from yourself firstNon-NegotiablesStrong technical understanding of manufacturing machinerySolid knowledge of food manufacturing processesPrior experience running or deeply owning a manufacturing operationProven ability to create SOPs and enforce complianceLeadership ability to build and run teams under pressureHigh ownership mindset—results matter more than effortThis Role Is Absolutely Not For You IfYou want fixed hours and predictable daysYou avoid accountability when things go wrongYou depend entirely on external technicians for machine issuesYou struggle to enforce discipline on the shop floorYou’re looking for a “manager” title without operator responsibilityWhy This Role Is RareDo this well, and you won’t just manage production—you will build the manufacturing engine of a category-defining brand. Your work will directly impact product quality, scalability, margins, and customer trust.This is a career-defining role, not a stepping stone.

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