Olam Agri - Plant Head

Overview of the position:

The role encompasses in managing day to day activity of the plant in the country handling all function from production, processing, quality, Engineering & Projects and QEHS. Specific Knowledge: Knowledge of Food Safety Management systems / HACCP/FSSC / BRC / ISO 14000 and management of Industrial relations is required for the role.

Key Performance Matrices include:

Produce and Deliver products:

- Manage production activities and services.

- Review shop floor operations daily for adherence to Quality systems & norms. Lead and support in process/system related issues. Support Preventive Maintenance schedule for Plant & Machinery and related Engineering activities.

- Produce & deliver products - Optimize production costs

- Consolidate variances, analyze and find our root causes and plan for actions accordingly. Manage line OEEs, wastages and conversion costs through effective monitoring, review & control.

QEHS:

- Lead the QEHS initiatives and work with the Central Quality Head in delivering the goals. To commission sustainable systems to hold the gains.

Engineering & Projects:

- To implement best practices in Plant maintenance, thereby improving the OEE. Manage Maintenance & repairs cost within the budgeted levels. Ensure delivery of Projects within the Scope, Cost & Time.

Cost efficiency Programs:

- Should lead Cost efficiency and continual improvement programs. Identify opportunities, base line and execute projects amongst cross functional teams.

- Manage Industrial relations

- Actively participate & lead IR discussions. Negotiate with various Unions, ensure Industrial discipline is maintained and labor productivity is increased on a regular basis.

- Budget and Budgetary control

- Chalk out budgets for Labor, energy, materials, maintenance & other Plant overheads effectively and implement

Requirements:

- Candidate with extensive exposure in Plant management / Project activities, good exposure towards team a management.

- Minimum 15-20 Years of work exposure in Leading FMCG Company, with engineering degree from a reputed college

- Biscuits, Wafers & Bakery manufacturing experience will be preferred.