Vice President - Operations - Food Business

Industry - FMCG

Skills - Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, FSSAI, Brownfield Project, Greenfield Project, Operations, Pune

Job Type - Permanent

Description - Own the Manufacturing, Supply Chain and the Project Management function for the business. Drive strategic planning and execution to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability, throughout the company's operations.

Client Details :

Our client is a US based MNC specializing in the Food space, alongside a Global presence and an ever-increasing India footprint. They are currently in the middle of a phenomenal growth trajectory, and are looking to bring on board a Vice President Operations to lead the overall Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Project Management for the business.

Description :

Reporting to the Executive Director & CEO, the incumbent will be responsible for :

- To head Pan India Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management functions.

- As a member of the India Steering Team, to contribute to the development and execution of Long-Range Planning (LRP), Annual Operating Planning Process (AOP).

- To manage all the Manufacturing Plants - Set up strategic plan for Production & Maintenance.

- To Review and Set performance standards for all functions reporting besides effectively controlling / reducing COGS and introducing new cost-saving initiatives.

- To review and develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

- To strategically lead the sub functions of SCM - Warehouse (Dry & Cold), Logistics and Transportation services.

- To review and develop SOPs to liaison and negotiate with Suppliers, Manufacturers and Vendors.

- To develop and ensure proper execution of SOPs for keeping track of quality, quantity, stock levels / Inventory, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency in most optimum manner.

- To develop and improve on supplier's connect programs, Vendor Management, Negotiation and control processes for Warehouse (RM/PM and FG) to ensure optimum level of Inventory in day store, external stores and FG Warehouse.

- To develop and control all Inbound - Outbound logistics processes including transportation, material movement & control, and warehousing to ensure finished products are in the right place and at the right time.

- Co-ordinate with WHQ and other global plants for information/best-practice sharing

- Maintain good relationship with government organizations; comply with local and International laws, regulations and Food Safety requirements (FSSAI) as applicable to the business.

- Planning, monitoring and evaluating projects (Brownfield & Greenfield) as per company guidelines.

- Working with Indian and US partners for requirement of projects, timelines, budgets and planning.

Profile :

MBA and University Degree in Science/Food/Dairy Technology/Engineering with 20 - 25 years relevant experience at a leadership position in dairy/non-dairy industry. Track record in a setup which enables familiarity with food equipment and a rich experience across Operations (Production/Supply Chain/Maintenance) is a must. The person should be familiar with the modern management systems.

The incumbent must have a proven track record in operations management including production/manufacturing exposure along with solid supply chain fundamentals.

Job Offer :

A chance to work with the Industry's leading brand that offers great growth prospects and competitive pay.

Page Group India is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact - Swapnil Khetan

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