Job Title: Plant Head - Cattle Feed Manufacturing Job Type: Full-time Reports To: Business Head - Cattle Feed Department: Cattle Feed Sales State: Tamil Nadu Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Qualifications & Experience Education : B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Experience : Minimum 1015 years in feed manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Industry Exposure : Cattle feed, poultry feed, or related agro-industrial sectors Technical Skills : Knowledge of feed formulation, pelleting, grinding, mixing, and molasses handling Soft Skills : Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities About Us: MilkLane, the dedicated dairy business of Innoterra , is transforming Indias dairy industry through innovation, quality, and sustainability . We are committed to delivering high-quality dairy products while ensuring nutritional excellence for cattle through scientifically formulated cattle feed. Job Summary The Plant Head will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a Cattle feed manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal production efficiency, quality control, safety compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This leadership role demands strategic planning, team management, and technical expertise in feed production processes. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence while maintaining high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Operations Management Lead and manage day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. Ensure timely production of Cattle feed as per demand forecasts and inventory levels. Monitor and optimize plant performance metrics such as throughput, yield, and downtime. Production Planning & Control Develop and implement production schedules aligned with business goals. Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure raw material availability. Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods. Prepare and share regular reports with the central team covering production (daily, weekly, monthly), quality control, inventory management (raw materials, finished goods, and packing materials), and budget and cost control. Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications for Cattle feed. Implement and monitor quality control systems and corrective actions. Collaborate with R&D and QC teams for product improvement and innovation. Maintenance & Engineering Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment. Ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution of technical issues. Coordinate with engineering teams for upgrades and modifications. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop plant staff across departments. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews and training programs for skill enhancement. Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including pollution control, labor laws, and BIS standards. Implement and monitor safety protocols and emergency response plans. Liaise with government authorities for licenses, audits, and inspections. Cost Management Control operational costs through efficient resource utilization and waste reduction. Monitor budget adherence and identify cost-saving opportunities. Prepare and present monthly operational reports to senior management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production efficiency and yield. Quality compliance and customer satisfaction. Safety incident rate. Cost per ton of feed produced. Employee productivity and retention. Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead a high-impact manufacturing unit. Work with a dynamic team in a growing Cattle feed company. Competitive compensation and growth prospects.
Role & responsibilities Good knowledge in procurement to pay process. (PTP) Good Knowledge of Order to Cash (OTC) Proficient in MS Office Applications like Excel Good command on preparing reports in Excel. General knowledge about GST, TDS & TCS would be added advantage. Good command over accounting principles and procedures. Sales invoice preparation and E-way bill generation. Vendor & customers ledger reconciliation. Good knowledge about Debit note & Credit note. Working knowledge in any ERP system would be added advantage. Bank payment process & Bank receipts process. Petty cash management. Weekly and Monthly MIS. Preferred candidate profile MIS reporting in excel according to business requirements. Cost analysis. 4 to 8 years of experience as Account Executive in Collection/Accounts/Bookkeeping. Working knowledge over working on any ERP will be added advantage. Excellent command over audit procedures. Experience from Dairy Industry will be added advantage. Good knowledge in Information technology also added advantage. Education B.com / M.com/BBM