Plant Head : Manufacturing Operations

Position : Plant Head - Manufacturing Operations

Employment Type : Full-time

Location : Sonasan - Prantij, Himatnagar, 383210, Gujarat.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, methodical, and process-driven leader  with a  proven record of setting up and improving factories, systems, and teams . The Plant Head will oversee  all manufacturing operations , including :

Production

Maintenance

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Dispatch

Inventory & Warehouse

Projects & Utilities

Safety & Compliance

Any other critical plant functions

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee complete plant operations including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Dispatch.

Ensure smooth daily manufacturing flow with high output efficiency, minimal downtime, and timely order fulfilment.

Build, upgrade, and enforce SOPs across all departments to ensure consistent, standardised operations.

Strengthen quality systems to meet FSSAI, GMP, GHP, HACCP, and internal Pintola standards.

Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, labour, environmental, and statutory regulations.

Maintain excellent plant hygiene, documentation practices, audit readiness, and corrective action closures.

Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure high machine uptime and reliability.

Identify process bottlenecks, implement efficiency-driven solutions, and plan capacity enhancement.

Lead and develop multi-level plant teams with focus on training, performance culture, and accountability.

Foster strong inter-department coordination for production planning, material management, and forecasting.

Analyse operational MIS, daily / weekly dashboards, and present improvements to leadership.

Support plant expansion projects, layout improvements, new line setups, and technology upgrades.

Build a culture of safety, discipline, teamwork, and high performance across all plant functions.

Manage plant budgets, cost controls, material consumption, and operational optimisation.

Act as the key operational link between the plant and senior management.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

Minimum 10 years  of experience in FMCG / Food / Manufacturing operations.

Master’s degree in a relevant field  (Engineering / Food Technology / Operations / Industrial Management preferred).

Strong plant / operations leadership experience with multi-department management.

Proven track record in  setting up, improving, or scaling factories .

Excellent knowledge of production planning, QA, maintenance, and safety systems.

Strong communication skills, with dynamic and confident leadership presence.

Highly structured, process-driven, disciplined, and proactive.

Good to Have

Experience in high-growth / fast-moving brands.

Experience with automation and modern production systems.

Ability to manage large teams (100+ workforce).

Strong understanding of compliance, audits, and food industry certifications.

Industry : Food and Beverage Services