Plant Head

Job Description Position: Plant Head (Factory Head) Location: Narhe, Pune (Candidate should be ready to relocate to Shirwal.) Educational Qualification Degree / B.Tech in Food Technology or related discipline Experience Minimum 15+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations Job Summary The Plant Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, food safety, statutory compliance, and people management, in alignment with Bakelite’s strategic business objectives.

The role plays a critical leadership position in achieving turnover targets, profitability goals, operational excellence, new factory setup, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and employee engagement. Key Skills :

1. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The Plant Head shall directly contribute to the following organisational goals: Achieving targeted turnover and profitability for Bakelite and Delite Cost optimisation with focus on 15% profitability Process & systems implementation across manufacturing Successful execution of New Factory Setup & Live Bakery Project Customer, channel partner, and employee satisfaction Development of innovative and market-relevant products Biscuits Project to achieve turnover of ₹5 Cr Strengthening food safety, hygiene, and quality standards Supporting export readiness and social impact initiatives To achieve goal of zero market complaints
2. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES A. Production Planning & Capacity Management Plan and forecast production capacity based on: Market demand Existing capacity and utilisation Sales forecasts and expansion plans Ensure optimal utilisation of plant resources to meet production targets. Monitor daily production to ensure output, quality, and on-time delivery. B. Operations & Cost Control Plan daily production schedules, maintenance activities, and utilisation of spares. Control factory operating costs with a focus on: Labour productivity Maintenance cost Material cost optimisation Drive continuous improvement to reduce wastage and rework. Ensure factory cost-to-sales targets are met. C. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance Ensure strict adherence to: Food safety standards Quality systems Hygiene and sanitation protocols Lead implementation and sustenance of: HACCP certification BRC Export-related certifications (Gulf & Asian markets) Ensure statutory compliance related to factories, labour, safety, and environment. D. Inventory, Supply Chain & Logistics Oversee inventory planning and management to ensure: Optimal stock levels Minimal wastage and obsolescence Timely availability of finished goods for customers Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for smooth dispatches. E. People Management & Industrial Relations Build a congenial and disciplined work environment. Recruit, manage, and develop plant manpower. Ensure manpower planning aligns with production needs. Address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner. Drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention. F. Data, MIS & Performance Monitoring Ensure accurate and timely collection of plant data related to: Production Wastage Inventory Capacity utilisation Labour productivity Employee metrics Analyse data to identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions. Present structured MIS and performance updates to Management. G. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices Stay updated with latest production management practices in the food industry. Implement Lean Manufacturing practices to improve labour productivity. Drive technology adoption for operational efficiency. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. H. Projects & New Initiatives Lead planning and execution of: New Factory Setup Live Bakery Project New Product Development (Cookies, Bread, Delite range) Ensure project execution as per 90-day review format with MD. Support development of product capability to achieve: ₹4 Cr Delite sales Export-ready product portfolio
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Bakelite & Delite Sales achievement Labour productivity (Lean Management – kg/man-day) Factory cost to sales Material cost to sales (excluding LPG) Maintenance cost to sales Statutory compliance score First Pass Yield (FPY) – Delite Customer complaints reduction On-time execution of NPD projects Hygiene, safety, and audit scores
4. KEY INITIATIVES TO BE DRIVEN New Factory Setup – end-to-end planning and execution Live Bakery Project Lean Manufacturing implementation Manpower planning and productivity improvement HACCP and export certifications Technology implementation in operations Product development roadmap for Bakelite & Delite Export product development
5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strong leadership and people management skills Operational excellence and cost management expertise Deep understanding of food safety and compliance Analytical and data-driven decision-making Project management and execution capability Strong communication and stakeholder management
6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal Sales Supply Chain Finance HR Quality R&D Management External Vendors Auditors Statutory Authorities Certification Agencies