General Manager

🌿 Job Title: General Manager – IQF Processing Plant

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About Sunshine Vegetables

Sunshine Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing agri-business enterprise engaged in cultivation, post-harvest management, and processing of high-quality vegetables. With advanced IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology, we cater to both domestic and international food service and retail markets.

Position Overview

General Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production

• Lead daily operations of the IQF plant including sorting, blanching, freezing, packing, and cold storage.
• Plan and monitor production targets while ensuring product quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and FSSC 22000 guidelines.

2. Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop and execute sourcing plans for fresh produce and packaging materials in coordination with farm procurement teams.
• Establish vendor relationships and monitor quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Forecast raw material requirements based on seasonal cycles and sales projections.

3. Sales & Business Development

• Collaborate with sales teams to define product strategy, pricing, and channel targets.
• Participate in domestic and export sales meetings, institutional tie-ups, and market visits.
• Track product movement, customer satisfaction, and maintain strong relationships with HORECA, distributors, and retail chains.
• Identify new market opportunities and contribute to brand positioning in frozen vegetable segment.

4. Plant Administration & Team Leadership

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of production, QA, maintenance, and logistics staff.
• Define KPIs, training programs, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety norms, and company policies.

5. Maintenance & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the operation and preventive maintenance of IQF equipment, ammonia refrigeration systems, SCADA/PLC setups, and utilities.
• Minimize downtime and optimize equipment efficiency.

6. Financial Planning & MIS

• Prepare budgets, monitor cost centers, and manage plant-level profitability.
• Analyze monthly performance reports and suggest corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Educational Background:

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology / Mechanical / Electrical / Agri Engineering or equivalent.
• MBA in Operations / Agri-Business / Marketing (preferred).

• Experience Required:

• 10+ years in food processing, especially frozen vegetables or fruits.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management role overseeing both operations and commercial functions (procurement/sales).
• Experience in IQF processing and cold chain logistics is

  mandatory

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• Key Skills:

• Cross-functional leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, plant automation, and MIS reporting.
• Deep understanding of food safety compliance, market dynamics, and production planning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Leadership opportunity in a professionally managed growth-oriented organization.
• A dynamic work environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and impact in Indian agriculture and food systems.

To Apply:

sagardeswal@sunshinevegetables.com

• “Application for General Manager – IQF Processing Plant”