Assistant Manager - Production Chef, Capital Foods

This role is to support the factory day-to-day operations for the Frozen Export snack factory. Lead & support factory team to perform and service internal and external consumer requirements and mindful on Safety, Quality, Cost, Efficiency & Delivery

Customer Service

• Lead & support factory team to perform and service internal and external consumer requirements.

• Mindful on Safety, Quality, Cost, Efficiency & Delivery & also developing and delivering NPDs on time.

• Supporting RND for NPD

• Support FM on Monthly MIS & finance cost impact analysis and mitigation to improve the Gross margin of the products

by reducing the Factory overheads

Internal Processes

• Support factory day-to-day operations & new product development for the Frozen Export snack factory.

• Manage the assigned innovation portfolio from concept to commercialization in accordance with Time line and ensure

execution of project on time, cost and quality to the requirements and expectations of key stakeholders.

• Develop and execute project implementation plan in conjunction with the business stakeholders to establish the key

operational purpose, deliverables, goals and results from projects allocated

• Ensure on time closure of deliverables in collaboration with CFT members and plant team through periodic interaction

and meetings

• Resolve any issues pertaining to new product introduction – by working with cross-functional team members, escalation

on-time

• Manage New product introduction projects for successful commercial production ensuring smooth hand-over to

production team

• Commit to plant safety procedures & deploy safety culture in factory

• Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our internal and external

customers’ expectations

• Meeting the export requirements & Managing SEZ & Local stakeholders – Export

• Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current

quality standards

• Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff team.

• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to

ensure effective return on assets.

• SAP Hygiene and Stock Accuracy & CAPEX Managements – Budgeting, Procurement Support , Erection and

commissioning

• Maintain the infra of the plant – retain the basic condition of the plant as new

Innovation & Learning

• Identifying TNA of Leads and ensuring the same is captured in training calendar

• Work as part of the Central team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing

continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of

delivery

What are the Critical success factors for the Position?

 2 years of expertise in Frozen FMCG operations + 3 years of NPD exposure

 Food Technology background with 7 + Years of Experience from reputed MNCs

 Excellent leadership and man management skills. Preferably exposure to SAP based working Able to exercise some latitude

and technical judgement in deciding work methods

 Basic awareness of statutory requirements

What are the Desirable success factors for the Position?

 Good communication skills (English / Hindi / Gujarati)

 Computer proficiency (MS office, SAP, Google drive). Advanced MS office and SAP working knowledge is a must.