Plant Manager

Job Opening: Plant Head – Can Line (Beverage Industry)

Company: Muthiah Beverage & Confectionery Pvt. Ltd. (MBCPL)

Location: Chamarajanagara, Karnataka

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Reporting To: General Manager – Factory

Experience Required: 16–20 YearsIndustry

Preference: Beverage / FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Plant Head – Can Line to lead end-to-end operations of our Can Line manufacturing facility. The role demands strong leadership in production, quality, safety, cost control, TPM, and continuous improvement to ensure world-class beverage manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

1.Lead complete Can Line plant operations including Production, Engineering, Quality, Utilities, and Logistics

2.Achieve production targets, efficiency, OEE, and delivery timelines

3.Ensure compliance with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, GMP, Factories Act, and EHS norms

4.Drive TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence

5.Control plant costs (OPEX & CAPEX) and improve cost per case

6.Oversee maintenance strategy (PM, AM, breakdown reduction)

7.Lead audits, safety initiatives, and statutory compliance8.Coordinate with Supply Chain, Stores, Warehouse, and Dispatch

9.Prepare and present MIS & Monthly Operations Review (MOR) reports

10.Develop, mentor, and manage cross-functional plant teams

11.Support new Can Line commissioning, stabilization, and automation initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

1.Strong Plant Leadership & Decision Making

2.In-depth Can Line & Beverage Manufacturing knowledge

3.TPM, Lean, Six Sigma exposure

4.Cost control and financial acumen

5.Safety-first and quality-driven mindset

6.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

7.Hands-on shop floor leadership

Systems & Tools

ERP (SAP / Oracle / Manufacturing ERP – PP, PM, MM modules)Advanced MS Excel (dashboards, analysis)

PowerPoint for management reviewsMES / production monitoring systems (preferred)

Qualification & ExperienceBE / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering16–20 years of experience in Beverage ManufacturingMinimum 5–7 years in senior plant leadership roles

Mandatory: Strong exposure to Can Line operations

Behavioural TraitsResult-oriented & cost-consciousStrong ownership and accountabilityExcellent communication and people leadershipHigh involvement on shop floor

How to ApplyInterested and eligible candidates may send their updated resume to: mahadevaprasad.ks@muthiahbeverage.comSubject Line: Application – Plant Head (Can Line)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person