Plant Head (Commodity)

Job Title

Location

CTC

Experience Required

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Plant Head to lead operations at our Kandla-based manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will oversee production, processing, packaging, and machinery operations while ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control. Prior experience in the rice industry or Agri/food processing sector will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Lead and manage daily plant operations across production, packaging, and processing departments

🔹 Ensure high levels of productivity, quality, and on-time dispatch

🔹 Increase operational efficiency and optimize asset utilization

🔹 Maintain strict compliance with plant safety protocols

🔹 Monitor production schedules, adjust workflows, and ensure customer timelines are met

🔹 Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, and performance metrics

🔹 Budget planning and cost control—manage expenses and identify cost-reduction initiatives

🔹 Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes

🔹 Supervise and coach plant staff to ensure performance, accountability, and safety

🔹 Ensure compliance with statutory, quality, and food safety standards

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related field preferred)

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification (preferred)

Experience

Minimum 8+ years of managerial experience in plant or operations leadership

Prior experience in food processing, Agri-processing, or rice industry is highly desirable

Proven success as a Plant Manager, Operations Head, or similar leadership role

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of budgeting, production planning, and resource allocation

Excellent knowledge of plant machinery, safety procedures, and compliance standards

Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel & Word)

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills