Plant Manager - Production - FMCG

Plant Manager - Production

Functional Skills :

- Process Knowledge-Working Knowledge

- Equipment Knowledge-Mastery

- Financial Analysis-Working Knowledge

- Project Management-Working Knowledge

- Relevant Statutory Laws-Working Knowledge

- Systems and Processes-Competent

Job Responsibilities :

Production :

- To lead production planning from the unit's objectives and ensure that production happens on time and as per plan

- To ensure that volume production targets during season and non season is as per plans

- To plan the resources for production in relation to costs and productivity norms

- To benchmark and introduce contemporary manufacturing practices and systems on an ongoing basis

- Assist with the implementation of future projects.

Quality Systems & Safety :

- To ensure that the quality of the beverage manufactured is as per standards through establishment and review of quality systems.

- To reach the product and package indices as per targets and to ensure that quality systems such as TCCQS, TPM, HACCP and ISO 9000/14000 are maintained

- Overall responsibility for the safe operation of all Plant machinery and Implement and execute safety programs.

- Provide direction and support to the Plant Manager to ensure the implementation of a thorough planned maintenance system for all plant machinery.

People Management :

- To ensure appropriate development of people so that desired levels of performance and appropriate levels of skills and knowledge is maintained through training of new personnel and re-training of existing personnel

- To ensure that the team remains committed towards continuous improvement by allowing new ideas / thoughts to be explored.

Costs :

- To ensure that all relevant costs (PE, inventories, wastes) are within targets and improving in line with divisional targets / standards.

- To manage labor costs, glass breakage and raw material costs during production

- Assist the Plant Manager in the formulation of the annual budget towards maintenance.

- Liaise with the Plant Manager with plans to maximize machine operating efficiencies and raw material yields.

Compliance :

- To ensure adherence to EHS guidelines.

- To ensure compliance to all statutory norms under water, electricity, pollution and all norms according to the Factories Act.