CEO - Edible oil

Position Title: CEO – Edible Oil ( Refinery)
Experience Required: Minimum 20 Years
Location: Burdwan
Industry: Edible Oil Manufacturing & Processing

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary CEO and Refinery Head to lead and manage the entire operations of our edible oil refinery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 20 years of hands-on experience in edible oil refining and marketing the associated products and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the refining process, from raw material intake to the production of high-quality edible oil. This role also extends to managing marketing and sales activities, ensuring profitability and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Refinery Operations Management:

• Oversee end-to-end refinery operations
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources and refining capacity.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality and yield enhancement.

2. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with food safety, FSSAI, and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain robust quality control protocols.
• Coordinate with laboratory and QA/QC teams to maintain product integrity.

3. Production Planning & Process Optimization:

• Plan and schedule production based on market demand and raw material availability.
• Optimize refining processes to reduce cost, waste, and energy consumption.
• Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements.

4. Team Leadership & Safety:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including production, engineering, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning.
• Ensure adherence to all environmental, health, and safety regulations.

5. Marketing & Sales Oversight:

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to define and implement go-to-market strategies.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop business plans to expand market share.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and industry stakeholders.

6. Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.
• Analyze cost structures and implement cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in edible oil refining, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of oil refining processes and equipment.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale operations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in sales and marketing of edible oil products is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and process automation tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
• Proficient in Bengali and Hindi

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person