Plant Manager

Position:PlantManager

Job Location:Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Reporting to:

Qualification:Bachelor's or master's degree in food technology, Engineering, or related field.
Experience:5 to 8 years of experience in food manufacturing with direct involvement in greenfieldplantsetup and line commissioning.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technically sound and execution-orientedPlantManagerto lead the full setup and operationalization of our greenfield ORS (Oral Rehydration Salts) manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in end to-endplantestablishment, including manufacturing line design, utility integration, and cross-functional coordination assuring readiness for commercial production, regulatory audits, and sustained operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the entireplantsetup lifecycle, including infrastructure readiness, equipment installation, utility commissioning, and trial production runs.

• Define and implement manufacturing workflows, SOPs, and cross-functional processes to align production with food safety and quality requirements.

• Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of processing and packaging lines specific to ORS production.

• Coordinate with engineering, QA, HR, and procurement teams to ensure operational readiness for commercial launch

• Ensure full regulatory compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000 throughout setup and post-go-live operations.

• Monitorplantperformance metrics - uptime, OEE, throughput, manpower productivity - and take corrective actions.

• Drive a culture of safety, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

• Hire, train, and develop high-performingplantteams aligned with greenfield scale-up needs.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to manage cross-functionalplantsetup projects and stabilize early-stage production.

• Strong knowledge of ORS formulation processes, GMP norms, utility integration, and production planning.

• Data-driven leadership style with strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Background:

• Prior experience in establishing or scaling up food or pharmaceuticalplants from ground zero.

• Exposure to FSSAI audits and global certifications (ISO, BRC, USFDA) in regulated product environments.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, on-site leadership role at Bhopalplant.

• Requires active involvement during setup, validation, and initial production phases.

Package Structure & Benefits :

Gross Salary

Travel expense for joining

Relocation/transportation expense

7 days initial stay at hotel.

Please expedite and send the updated resume along with requested details and confirmation of interest.

Regards,

Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader

Swati Sharma - Recruitment Consultant

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