About the Role
- We are looking for a seasoned manufacturing leader to head large-scale, multi-site food processing operations. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of plant leadership and corporate exposure, with responsibility across owned manufacturing units and contract manufacturing ecosystems.
- The role will play a critical part in scaling the organization's processed foods and health & wellness portfolio, while driving operational excellence, CapEx programs, and new product commercialization.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Manufacturing Leadership :
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple plants and third-party sites
- Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization across the network
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards
2. CapEx & Expansion :
- Lead and manage large-scale CapEx programs.
- Oversee plant expansions, new facility setups, and technology upgrades
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business goals
3. Multi-Category Food Processing :
- Oversee manufacturing across diverse food categories.
- Bring in best practices across different processing technologies
4. Contract Manufacturing Management :
- Manage and scale third-party manufacturing partnerships
- Drive governance frameworks to ensure quality, consistency, and cost efficiency
5. New Product Development (NPD) :
- Ensure seamless transition from innovation to commercial-scale production
- Enable agility in manufacturing to support evolving product portfolios
6. Leadership & Organization Building :
- Lead and develop a large team of plant heads, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams
- Strengthen organizational capability and leadership bench strength
- Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
7. Industrial Relations & Compliance :
- Manage industrial relations (IR) and employee relations (ER) across plants
- Ensure a stable and productive workforce environment
- Maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
Candidate Profile :
- 20-25 years of experience in manufacturing
- Proven experience in processed food manufacturing
- Exposure to multiple food processing categories (not limited to a single product line)
- Strong exposure to contract manufacturing ecosystems
- Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certifications
Leadership Expectations :
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
- Ability to operate at both shopfloor and boardroom levels
- Proven track record of leading large, diverse teams
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