Plant Head, Jammu

Plant Head [Dry Fruits) 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₹38 LPA Fixed Location: Sonipat Why Consider This Role High visibility with leadership teams Opportunity to work on impactful analytics initiatives Strong focus on automation and modern BI practices Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment If this aligns with your experience, I’d be happy to connect and share more 9871101317