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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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