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Job Summary
Position: Plant Head (Factory Head)
Company: Bakelite Food Processing Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Narhe Pune (Candidate should be ready to relocate to Shirwal.)
Educational Qualification Degree / in Food Technology or related discipline
Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in food manufacturing operations
Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Manager
Exposure to food safety systems audits and large-scale production environments
Gender Preference: Male
Salary : 20 to 22LPA
Job Summary
The Plant Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations ensuring production efficiency cost optimisation quality food safety statutory compliance and people management in alignment with Bakelites strategic business objectives.
The role plays a critical leadership position in achieving turnover targets profitability goals operational excellence new factory setup and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of hygiene safety and employee engagement.
1. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The Plant Head shall directly contribute to the following organisational goals:
Achieving targeted turnover and profitability for Bakelite and Delite
Cost optimisation with focus on 15% profitability
Process & systems implementation across manufacturing
Successful execution of New Factory Setup & Live Bakery Project
Customer channel partner and employee satisfaction
Development of innovative and market-relevant products
Biscuits Project to achieve turnover of 5 Cr
Strengthening food safety hygiene and quality standards
Supporting export readiness and social impact initiatives
To achieve goal of zero market complaints
2. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Production Planning & Capacity Management
Plan and forecast production capacity based on:
o Market demand
o Existing capacity and utilisation
o Sales forecasts and expansion plans
Ensure optimal utilisation of plant resources to meet production targets.
Monitor daily production to ensure output quality and on-time delivery.
B. Operations & Cost Control
Plan daily production schedules maintenance activities and utilisation of spares.
Control factory operating costs with a focus on:
o Labour productivity
o Maintenance cost
o Material cost optimisation
Drive continuous improvement to reduce wastage and rework.
Ensure factory cost-to-sales targets are met.
C. Quality Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure strict adherence to:
o Food safety standards
o Quality systems
o Hygiene and sanitation protocols
Lead implementation and sustenance of:
o HACCP certification
o BRC
o Export-related certifications (Gulf & Asian markets)
Ensure statutory compliance related to factories labour safety and environment.
D. Inventory Supply Chain & Logistics
Oversee inventory planning and management to ensure:
o Optimal stock levels
o Minimal wastage and obsolescence
o Timely availability of finished goods for customers
Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for smooth dispatches.
E. People Management & Industrial Relations
Build a congenial and disciplined work environment.
Recruit manage and develop plant manpower.
Ensure manpower planning aligns with production needs.
Address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner.
Drive employee engagement productivity and retention.
F. Data MIS & Performance Monitoring
Ensure accurate and timely collection of plant data related to:
o Production
o Wastage
o Inventory
o Capacity utilisation
o Labour productivity
o Employee metrics
Analyse data to identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
Present structured MIS and performance updates to Management.
G. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
Stay updated with latest production management practices in the food industry.
Implement Lean Manufacturing practices to improve labour productivity.
Drive technology adoption for operational efficiency.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
H. Projects & New Initiatives
Lead planning and execution of:
o New Factory Setup
o Live Bakery Project
o New Product Development (Cookies Bread Delite range)
Ensure project execution as per 90-day review format with MD.
Support development of product capability to achieve:
o 4 Cr Delite sales
o Export-ready product portfolio
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Bakelite & Delite Sales achievement
Labour productivity (Lean Management kg/man-day)
Factory cost to sales
Material cost to sales (excluding LPG)
Maintenance cost to sales
Statutory compliance score
First Pass Yield (FPY) Delite
Customer complaints reduction
On-time execution of NPD projects
Hygiene safety and audit scores
4. KEY INITIATIVES TO BE DRIVEN
New Factory Setup end-to-end planning and execution
Live Bakery Project
Lean Manufacturing implementation
Manpower planning and productivity improvement
HACCP and export certifications
Technology implementation in operations
Product development roadmap for Bakelite & Delite
Export product development
5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Strong leadership and people management skills
Operational excellence and cost management expertise
Deep understanding of food safety and compliance
Analytical and data-driven decision-making
Project management and execution capability
Strong communication and stakeholder management
6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Sales
Supply Chain
Finance
HR
Quality
R&D
Management
External
Vendors
Auditors
Statutory Authorities
Certification Agencies
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Production Engineering or a related field.
MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.
- 1015 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
- Strong knowledge of production planning and management.
- Experience in handling plant operations and manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance.
- Understanding of safety standards and compliance.
- Experience in cost control and resource optimization.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
- Ability to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Competitive salary package.
Leadership and career growth opportunities.
Opportunity to lead plant operations.
Professional development opportunities.
Exposure to strategic decision-making.
Supportive working environment.
Opportunity to improve manufacturing processes and operational performance.
Required Skills:
Requirements: - 510 years of experience in factory or plant operations. - Strong knowledge of machine operations and manufacturing processes. - Sound understanding of commercial functions and factory administration. - Excellent leadership problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in managing production teams and meeting deadlines. -
Required Education:
- / Diploma in Mechanical (mandatory).
