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As the Production Head for Aqua Feed Manufacturing Plants, your role is to provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure operational efficiency, high-quality output, compliance, and seamless supply chain execution for business growth and customer satisfaction. - **Operations & Production:** - Lead daily operations with a focus on productivity, efficiency, and quality. - Drive continuous improvements in capacity utilization, process automation, and lean manufacturing. - Monitor production KPIs such as OEE, yield, downtime, wastage, and cost per MT. - **Quality & Compliance:** - Ensure strict adherence to statutory quality norms. - Partner with Quality & R&D teams for product consistency and innovation support. - Cultivate a zero defect culture across all plants. - **Stores & Warehouse Management:** - Oversee raw material stores, finished goods warehouses, and spare parts management. - Implement strong inventory control systems with optimal stock levels. - Utilize ERP systems for real-time visibility of stock movement and accuracy. - **Logistics & Distribution:** - Manage inbound logistics of raw materials and outbound distribution of finished products. - Ensure cost-effective transportation and timely deliveries to dealers/farmers. - Negotiate contracts with transporters, third-party logistics providers, and warehouse partners as needed. - **Supply Chain Integration:** - Collaborate with procurement for timely sourcing of raw materials. - Align production schedules with market demand through collaboration with sales & demand planning. - Optimize the end-to-end supply chain to reduce lead times and working capital. - **People Leadership:** - Lead, mentor, and build capability in production, stores, and logistics teams. - Implement a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and accountability. - Foster collaboration between plant teams and central functions. - **Cost & Financial Control:** - Own P&L accountability for operations, including production, stores, and logistics costs. - Drive cost optimization through energy efficiency, transport optimization, and waste reduction. - Regularly review cost per MT and implement savings initiatives. - **Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):** - Ensure 100% compliance with HSE regulations across all areas. - Drive an accident-free culture through training, audits, and corrective measures. - Promote sustainability initiatives such as waste recycling, energy conservation, and green logistics. In addition, you should possess strong leadership skills in managing end-to-end operations, expertise in inventory management, distribution planning, and cost control, knowledge of aqua feed industry standards, and practices. Your qualifications should include a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, along with 15-20 years of experience in the feed/food/agri industry, with at least 5+ years in multi-plant operations leadership.,

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