General Manager Operations

Position Title : Plant HeadDepartment : Plant Operations (VAP Poultry & Lamb Unit)Reports To : COO / Director – OperationsLocation : Manufacturing Plant – Chatha Foods Limited (Lalru, Punjab)About Chatha FoodsChatha Foods is one of India’s leading manufacturers of ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat poultrybasedproducts, supplying to major QSRs, B2B partners, and private labels. We are looking for anexperienced Plant Head to lead our non-veg operations, ensuring high efficiency, compliance, andconsistent product quality.OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLETo lead, manage, and optimize all manufacturing operations at the plant to achieve the highest levelsof productivity, product quality, cost efficiency, and safety. The Plant Head will be responsible fordriving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintainingcustomer service levels, and building a culture of discipline, continuous improvement, and teamperformance aligned with the business goals of Chatha Foods Limited.Role OverviewThe Plant Head –will oversee the full scope of production, engineering, QA, SCM, and HR functions,driving manufacturing excellence, food safety, and profitability. The role requires a strong leaderwith deep technical knowledge of meat processing and QSR-grade standards.Qualifications & Experience- B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Meat Science, or Mechanical Engineering (MBA preferred)- 15+ years in meat / poultry / RTC-RTE manufacturing- 5–7+ years in senior plant leadership- Proven expertise in meat processing, cooking, freezing, and hygiene management- Experience with BRC / FSSC, HACCP, and customer audits (QSR / export)- Skilled in yield optimization, energy management, and waste reductionKey Competencies- Strong technical command over meat processing and automation systems- Excellent people leadership and cross-functional coordination- Deep understanding of food safety, CCP management, and regulatory norms- Results-driven and financially astute- Ability to drive continuous improvement and lean practicesKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Operational Efficiency : OEE ≥85%- Yield Management : +3% YoY improvement- Quality & Compliance : Zero NCRs, 100% audit compliance- Cost & Profitability : -5% YoY energy cost- Safety & People : Zero lost time incidents, ≥90% retention- Strategic Execution : On-schedule NPD commercializationCompensation & Benefits- Base Salary : ₹TBD- Variable Pay : 10–20% (based on KPIs and profitability)- Benefits : Car / allowance, relocation support- Long-Term Incentive : Performance-linked profit shareWhy Join Us- Lead one of India’s most integrated RTC / RTE poultry manufacturing plants- Drive efficiency, innovation, and profitability- Be part of a progressive, professionally managed, BSE-listed organizationApply Now : /