Key Responsibilities:
- Budgeting, Productivity & Yield management
- Develop and manage budgets for the factory unit operations
- Oversee the entire production process from raw material intake to finished product packaging
- Develop and implement production plans to ensure optimal output while maintaining quality standards
- Monitor production schedules, machine efficiency, and production costs as per targets
Maintenance and Safety
- Oversee maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment to ensure smooth operations
- Liaise with procurement on opex-related purchases on maintenance and upgrade projects
- Oversee safety protocols and procedures to create a safe working environment
Continuous Improvement
- Identify areas for process optimization and improvement in efficiency
- Implement best practices and innovative techniques to enhance production processes
- Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality and productivity
Quality Control
- Implement and enforce quality control measures at various stages of the operations value chain to maintain product quality
- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and certifications related to food safety and quality, site leadership & culture building
- Proactively engage with cross-functional teams (Logistics, Quality, EHS, HR, Finance) to ensure the desired level of requirement planning and preparedness to manage the overall site operational volume
- Build a high-performance culture at the site through structured reviews and feedback mechanisms
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members from Logistics, Quality, HSE, Finance, and HR and provide site-level Leadership and Performance Management on Key & Priority areas
- Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance and productivity on operational routines.
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Production or, Industrial , Packaging and Printing Engineering stream.
- At least 10 years in a similar managerial role.
- Age preferred is 40 to 50 years.
- Exposure to the management of complex Industrial Relations and external stakeholders
- Ability to engage with and lead a diverse pool of skilled professionals, technicians, workers, and outsourced service providers
- Leadership style that demonstrates a high level of situational awareness and adaptability
- Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a high-performance team and work culture
