General Manager Plant Operations For Food processing co @ Hosur

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Job Summary

GM Plant Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations Management

• Lead and manage

  23 factories independently

  , ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials to maximize productivity.
  
• Maintain seamless coordination between production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
  
• Ensure all plant activities align with production schedules and customer commitments.
  

2. Quality, Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure strict adherence to

  GMP, FSSAI, ISO, AGMARK, EIA

  and all statutory guidelines.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure product specifications are consistently met.
  
• Coordinate audits with certification and licensing authorities such as

  AGMARK, EIA, FSSAI, ISO22000

  , etc.
• Ensure continuous improvement in food safety, hygiene, and documentation systems.
  

3. Strategy, Systems & Processes

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve plant performance.
  
• Establish robust systems and SOPs for all plant activities.
  
• Drive process improvements and implement Lean/Kaizen initiatives for operational excellence.
  
• Lead change-management initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
  

4. Costing & Productivity Management

• Manage end-to-end

  product costing

  and monitor cost parameters.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement productivity-enhancing measures.
  
• Work closely with finance and procurement teams on budgeting and cost optimisation.
  

5. Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate large cross-functional teams across all units.
  
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.
  
• Ensure effective manpower planning, training, and skill development.
  

6. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare and present MIS reports weekly, fortnightly, and monthly — as per management requirements.
  
• Track KPIs related to production, quality, cost, efficiency, and compliance.
  
• Provide timely insights and recommendations to the senior management team.
  

7. Industrial & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all industrial norms and statutory labour regulations.
  
• Collaborate with HR and admin departments to maintain harmonious industrial relations.
  
• Ensure all plant licenses and statutory documents are renewed and up to date.
  

Candidate Requirements

• Mandatory experience in the Spices & Masala industry.

• Proven track record in FMCG food manufacturing operations.
  
• Ability to independently manage multiple factory units.
  
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FSSAI, ISO certifications, and food safety standards.
  
• Expertise in product costing, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
  
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong communication, analytical ability, and cross-functional management skills.
  

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