Plant Head
Jobs in Food Industry
5 - 10 years
Madurai
Posted: 12/02/2026
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Job Description
Plant Operations & Performance
- Own plant P&L, production output, quality, cost, and delivery metrics
- Drive capacity utilization, throughput improvement, and productivity
- Ensure seamless coordination across production, maintenance, quality, SCM, and EHS
Cost & Efficiency
- Control manufacturing costs, overheads, and working capital
- Lead Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
- Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, and cost per unit
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO / IATF / GMP and statutory regulations
- Lead internal and external audits; drive CAPA and continuous improvement
- Address customer escalations and ensure root-cause resolution
EHS & Statutory
- Ensure 100% compliance with EHS norms and statutory requirements
- Promote a zero-accident culture and safety-first mindset
- Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies
People & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership and workforce
- Drive performance management, capability building, and succession planning
- Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Strategic Initiatives
- Support new product introductions, plant expansions, and capex projects
- Implement digital manufacturing and automation initiatives
- Align plant objectives with organizational growth plans
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