Quality & 3P Operations Executive

Job description

About Sleepy Owl Coffee Sleepy Owl is one of India’s leading coffee-first consumer brands, building innovative products across cold coffee, instant coffee, functional beverages, coffee premixes and ready-to-drink formats. We work with multiple third-party manufacturing partners across India to manufacture and commercialize products at scale. We are looking for a highly execution-oriented and detail-focused Quality & 3P Operations Executive to manage quality oversight and production coordination across our third-party manufacturing ecosystem. Key Responsibilities 3P Quality Management & Oversight Manage and monitor quality systems and execution across third-party manufacturing plants Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP practices, hygiene standards and process controls Conduct regular factory visits and production supervision at partner manufacturing units Monitor production activities from a quality and compliance lens Verify production readiness before batch execution Ensure proper implementation of quality checklists and production protocols Monitor deviations, escalations and corrective action closures Coordinate dispatch approvals and finished goods release processes Ensure traceability and documentation compliance across all production batches Raw Material & Packaging Material Quality Coordination Coordinate RM and PM quality checks with internal and external stakeholders Verify incoming raw material and packaging material quality standards at manufacturing sites Coordinate approvals, specifications and quality documentation for RM and PM Ensure packaging compliance and compatibility during production runs Production & Commercialization Coordination Coordinate production schedules and manufacturing timelines with 3P partners Manage production slots, production planning and manufacturing readiness Support pilot runs, plant trials and commercialization activities Coordinate lab trials and scale-up trials with external R&D; teams and manufacturing partners Ensure smooth execution during new product launches and reformulation projects Track production milestones and execution timelines across projects Cross Functional Coordination Work closely with packaging, quality, procurement, operations and product teams Ensure alignment between production, quality and dispatch timelines Support issue resolution and operational escalations during production runs Documentation, Compliance & Reporting Maintain production records, quality reports and batch documentation Ensure proper documentation of trials, production runs and dispatch approvals Track CAPAs, deviations and quality observations Support audit readiness and compliance documentation Candidate Profile • 2–4 years of experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage or manufacturing companies • Experience in quality operations, production coordination, manufacturing execution or plant quality preferred • Prior exposure to third-party manufacturing environments will be preferred Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Benefits: • Health insurance • Leave encashment • Paid sick time • Provident Fund Work Location: In person