Talent.com
Plant Head : Manufacturing Operations

Plant Head : Manufacturing Operations

PintolaSurat, Gujarat, India
17 hours ago
Job description

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

    Create a job alert for this search

    Plant Head • Surat, Gujarat, India

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Head of People Operations

    Head of People Operations

    LashkaraaSūrat, Republic Of India, IN
    Women’s Ethnic Wear Manufacturing & Export.We are looking for an experienced.HR function for our rapidly growing.The ideal candidate should have strong experience in. HR, labor law compliance, recru...Show moreLast updated: 13 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Site Head / Unit Head (Chemical Manufacturing Plant)

    Site Head / Unit Head (Chemical Manufacturing Plant)

    ConfidentialAnkleshwar, Bharuch, Dahej
    Our clients are leading MNC & Industrial Conglomerate's (AUTOMOBILES, FMCG, CONSUMER DURABLES, MANAUFACTURING, RETAIL, EPC, INFRASTRUCTURE – (POWER, ENERGY, OIL & GAS, PORTS), INFORMATION TECHNOLOG...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    General Manager- Garment Manufacturing

    General Manager- Garment Manufacturing

    ConfidentialSurat, India
    We're Hiring | GM – Production (Garment Manufacturing).Responsible for driving production, quality, cost, compliance, and people leadership. This is a senior leadership role, fully accountable for d...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Head Thermal project

    Head Thermal project

    MNCSurat, IN
    Plan, lead, and deliver on key engineering for.Thermal equipment’s like furnaces.Development and sustenance of engineering equipments, processes and systems. Meeting the targets around Quality, Deli...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Head

    Head

    ConfidentialBharuch
    KP Group is looking for Head to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey.Head is responsible for overseeing and optimizing head operations. This role involves strategic plannin...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Shift Incharge

    Shift Incharge

    ConfidentialDahej
    The Shift Incharge will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the production floor during their shift, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining safety an...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Manager - Trade Operations

    Manager - Trade Operations

    Delta ExchangeSurat, IN
    Delta Exchange is a dynamic and rapidly growing crypto exchange that specializes in facilitating derivatives trading, with a primary focus on Options trading. We are India’s largest and world’s 2nd ...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Plant operators

    Plant operators

    T&M Services Consulting Pvt LtdJhagadia, Gujarat, India
    Job Description – Plant Operator / Production Operator (Chemical Industry).Adjust control settings on equipment to regulate chemical reaction speed, quality, and yield. Operate the production sectio...Show moreLast updated: 13 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Manager - Plant Engineering, Pharma Formulations

    Manager - Plant Engineering, Pharma Formulations

    ConfidentialAnkleshwar, India
    Manager - Plant Engineering, Pharma Formulations.Plant Maintenance – Pharma Formulations.Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university. Pharmaceutical Formulations plant.Job Description...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Head – Yield Management System

    Head – Yield Management System

    Tata ElectronicsSurat, IN
    Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components. Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt.I...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Supply Chain, Production and Operations Associate

    Supply Chain, Production and Operations Associate

    AtomgridBharuch, Gujarat, India
    Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry.We are creating a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation, market intell...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    SAP PTD LEAD

    SAP PTD LEAD

    KATBOTZ®Surat, IN
    KATBOTZ LLC is seeking an experienced.SAP PTD (Plan-to-Deliver) Lead.The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience across. Plan-to-Deliver business processes.This role will lead the fu...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    Operations Lead

    Operations Lead

    Flock AISurat, IN
    Flock is building the future of 1 : 1 personalized commerce.We're a venture-backed AI-powered visual commerce partner built specifically for the retail industry. Our platform creates lifelike AI-gener...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Head of New Product Development (NPD)

    Head of New Product Development (NPD)

    Blue Signal SearchSurat, IN
    Head of New Product Development (NPD).Nationwide (Remote – with up to 50% international travel).Fluency in English is essential for collaboration across our global teams. Aesthetic Medicine, Consume...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Head of Engineering

    Head of Engineering

    GeniusSurat, IN
    The Vice President of Engineering will lead the technical organization behind Genius — an advanced on-chain execution and liquidity platform operating across Solana and EVM ecosystems.The role dema...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    • Promoted
    Assistant Manager – Production (Food Industry)

    Assistant Manager – Production (Food Industry)

    Spray Drying and Chemicals Pvt LtdSurat, Gujarat, India
    Assistant Manager – Production (Food Industry).Assistant Manager – Production.The Assistant Manager – Production will be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing ope...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    General Manager Operations

    General Manager Operations

    Sigachi | PharmaJhagadia, Gujarat, India
    Job Tittle : General Manager - Production / Operations.Works Location : Jhagadia / Dahej.The GM Production / Works is responsible for ensuring production targets are met or exceeded over a sustained ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    AVP VP Plant Head

    AVP VP Plant Head

    ConfidentialBharuch
    We are seeking an accomplished Plant Head to lead Ajanta Pharma's largest US FDA-approved facility.This role involves overseeing end-to-end plant operations, managing a workforce of approximately 1...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago