Plant Head

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Supply Chain Business: Godrej Agrovet Limited

Location: Nashik (Chandwad), Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

www.godrejagrovet.com

About the role The Head of Pet Care Food Plant is responsible for overseeing all operations within the pet care food manufacturing facility. This role involves ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining highquality standards, managing staff, and adhering to regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production, leadership skills, and a passion for pet care.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management: Oversee daily plant operations with a focus on productivity, safety, and efficiency.

Production Planning: Lead the overall production planning process ensuring alignment with marketing and sales requirements.

Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet internal quality benchmarks and regulatory standards by maintaining strict control of process parameters.

Cost Control: Drive initiatives to manage and control production costs, material yields, and utility consumption.

Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and spares management of both process and utility equipment.

Process & Performance Improvement: Drive improvements in process efficiency, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and capacity utilization. Implement good manufacturing practices and green initiatives. Industrial Relations: Maintain an amicable industrial relations (IR) environment with proactive engagement and conflict resolution. Statutory Compliance: Ensure complete statutory compliance with respect to plant operations and coordinate with HR and legal teams for the same. Safety: Ensure safety of people, products, and machinery, fostering a culture of safety across the plant. Manpower Management: Coordinate with HR for manpower planning, recruitment, and training to ensure plant staffing needs are met efficiently. Stores & Inventory Management: Ensure proper store management and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and spares.

Coordination with Authorities: Maintain relationships and coordinate with statutory and local bodies for plant-related operations. Plant Infrastructure: Supervise installation of new machinery and coordinate for the safe and compliant disposal of scrap and obsolete equipment. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, QA, SCM, and marketing to support innovation, quality, and timely delivery of products.

Who are we looking for?

Education:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Engineering Mechanical/Electrical

 Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and Supply chain. Out of which at least 4 to 5 years experience should be a Unit head in FMCG industry.

Should have good experience into Food quality, Operations, Food industry, etc.

Skills:

 Strong understanding of pet nutrition, ingredient functionality, and food safety regulations.

 Proficient in statistical analysis and data interpretation.

 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

 Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers

 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers

 Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with topup options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.