Plant Head

Role & responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the complete factory operations and plant performance.
• Lead and manage Production, Quality, Maintenance, Dispatch and other plant functions.
• Manage large-scale manpower and ensure productivity, discipline and proper workforce utilization.
• Control production costs, wastage, material consumption and operational expenses.
• Monitor production, quality, inventory and other key plant performance indicators.
• Develop and implement SOPs, systems and processes to improve plant efficiency.
• Identify operational problems and take timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and present plant performance reports, improvement plans and major operational issues to Management.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity improvement and cost reduction across the plant.
• Plan and monitor production as per sales and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure all products are manufactured according to defined quality, food safety and company standards.
• Manage plant manpower; shift planning, attendance, discipline and productivity.
• Train, guide and supervise plant staff and ensure proper work allocation.
• Maintain 5S, safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the plant.
• Take responsibility for overall plant productivity, quality, cost, delivery, safety and discipline.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations, Management or a related field.
• 815 years of experience in manufacturing/plant operations, preferably in FMCG, food, bakery, snacks or similar industries.
• Experience in handling a complete manufacturing plant and multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality control, maintenance, manpower and cost management.
• Experience in food safety and FMCG manufacturing processes will be preferred.