Plant Head at Olam Agri

Job Description

The role encompasses in managing day to day activity of the plant in the country handling all function from production, processing, quality, Engineering & Projects and QEHS. Specific Knowledge: Knowledge of Food Safety Management systems / HACCP/FSSC / BRC / ISO 14000 and management of Industrial relations is required for the role.

Key Deliverables

• Produce and Deliver products - Manage production activities and services : Review shop floor operations daily for adherence to Quality systems & norms. Lead and support in process/system related issues. Support Preventive Maintenance schedule for Plant & Machinery and related Engineering activities.
• Produce & deliver products – Optimize production costs: Consolidate variances, analyze and find our root causes and plan for actions accordingly. Manage line OEEs, wastages and conversion costs through effective monitoring, review & control.
• QEHS: Lead the QEHS initiatives and work with the Central Quality Head in delivering the goals. To commission sustainable systems to hold the gains.
• Engineering & Projects: To implement best practices in Plant maintenance, thereby improving the OEE. Manage Maintenance & repairs cost within the budgeted levels. Ensure delivery of Projects within the Scope, Cost & Time.
• Cost efficiency Programs: Should lead Cost efficiency and continual improvement programs. Identify opportunities, base line and execute projects amongst cross functional teams.
• Manage Industrial relations: Actively participate & lead IR discussions. Negotiate with various Unions, ensure Industrial discipline is maintained and labor productivity is  increased on a regular basis.
• Budget and Budgetary control: Chalk out budgets for Labor, energy, materials, maintenance & other Plant overheads effectively and implement

Requirements

• Candidate with extensive exposure in Plant management / Project activities, good exposure towards team management.
• Minimum 15-20 Years of work exposure in Leading FMCG Company, with engineering degree from a reputed college