Plant Head (Rajouri)

Plant Head [Dry Fruits)

Location: Jammu

Reports to: Director Operations/ COO

Industry: Food Processing, Nuts & Dry Fruits (FMCG)

About the Role

Lead the Jammu manufacturing unit end‑to‑end across Production, PPC, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, Warehousing, HR/Admin, EHS, and Compliance. Deliver world‑class productivity, quality, and cost efficiency for a high‑SKU, fast‑moving food processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations

- Oversee complete operations: receiving, sorting, grading, roasting, seasoning, packing, and dispatch.
- Achieve production targets, OEE improvements, yield optimization, downtime control, and efficient changeovers.
- Drive daily reviews, performance dashboards, and process discipline.

2. PPC (Production Planning & Control)

- Lead production planning aligned with demand forecasts, SKU mix, capacity availability, and RM/PM readiness.
- Ensure accurate scheduling, WIP visibility, adherence to plans, and smooth coordination with SCM, QA, and stores.

3. Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities

- Own preventive/predictive maintenance and equipment reliability across processing & packing lines.
- Manage utilities: compressors, boilers/steam, HVAC/cold rooms, water systems, DG sets, fire systems.
- Improve MTTR/MTBF, manage AMC/vendor performance, and drive energy and utility cost optimization.

4. Quality & Food Safety

- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC/IFS.
- Maintain stringent QA checks for RM/WIP/FG—moisture, aflatoxin, grading, sensory, metal detection, hygiene.
- Lead RCA/CAPA for deviations and support complaint resolution.

5. Stores, Warehouse & Dispatch

- Oversee RM/PM and FG warehouse operations—FEFO/FIFO, accuracy, hygiene, and space utilization.
- Ensure dispatch efficiency and alignment with supply chain timelines.

6. EHS, Statutory & Compliance

- Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, factory act, environmental regulations, fire norms, and EHS standards.
- Drive a safety-first culture with SOPs, audits, and training.

7. People Leadership

- Manage staff and contract workforce; ensure capability building across Production, QA, Maintenance, Stores.
- Maintain discipline, shopfloor morale, and team development.

8. Cost & Capex Management

- Own plant budgets, monitor cost drivers, reduce wastage, and improve energy efficiency.
- Propose and implement capex for new equipment, automation, capacity enhancements, and safety upgrades.

9. Reporting & Stakeholder Management

- Provide clear, timely updates on KPIs, cost, quality, safety, and improvement projects.
- Coordinate closely with central SCM, QA, Finance, and NPD teams.

Qualifications & Experience

- B.Tech/B.E. (Mechanical/Production/Food Tech/Industrial)
- 15–22 years in FMCG/Food Processing; end-to-end plant management
- Exposure to nuts/dry fruits/snacks/spices manufacturing preferred
- Must have experience in high‑SKU, hygiene-sensitive environments

Compensation & Location

Budget: Up to ₹40 LPA Fixed

Location: Jammu & Kashmir

Why Consider This Role

- High visibility with leadership teams
- Opportunity to work on impactful analytics initiatives
- Strong focus on automation and modern BI practices
- Quick-paced, growth-oriented environment

If this aligns with your experience, I’d be happy to connect and share more details.



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