Plant Head - Cattle Feed Manufacturing

Job Title: Plant Head - Cattle Feed Manufacturing

Qualifications & Experience

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Experience

Industry Exposure

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About Us:

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.