Process Lead

India Foods Business is a full-service manufacturing and marketing unit comprising over 500 employees spread across multiple locations across India. Our strong suite of products includes the Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Haagen-Dazs, and Nature Valley brands in both direct-to-consumer and B2B channels across Retail, Food Service, and Bakeries & Exports. We combine the capabilities of a global enterprise with the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural awareness you would expect of a smaller local company. The position of Process Lead at Nashik Plant reports to the Platform Manager and is located in Malegaon, Sinnar, Nashik. The Nashik Plant supports various businesses including bakeries business in India, retail cake mixes for India & International markets, food service chains with frozen tortilla capabilities, ready-to-eat frozen muffins for India and select export markets, as well as frozen flatbreads, dough products with and without filling for India / Exports. The Process Lead is overall accountable for driving out process losses across the platform using data and effective problem-solving to deliver expected results. Responsibilities include building capability across the platform to develop multi-skilled and self-sufficient autonomous teams, as well as owning data integrity and designated processes, systems, and tools for the platform. The incumbent leads loss analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in coordination with the Maintenance Lead, FSQ executive & line technicians. Key roles and responsibilities include: - Role modeling Engaging Leader behaviors to build a high-performing team - Being accountable for the 24-hour platform results related to safety and process losses - Supporting and leading capability development of platform members - Ensuring data accuracy and leverage data to identify and eliminate losses - Owning daily management systems across the platform and coaching technician system owners - Supporting quality functional ownership and applying advanced data analysis tools - Driving Statistical Process Control (SPC) and rapid changeover expertise - Leading change management and validation processes - Coaching problem-solving methodologies and fostering an inclusive environment - Partnering with Engineering organization and following personal development plan - Ensuring safety, food safety & quality, and good industrial relations at the plant The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or food science, with 4-6 years of experience in Manufacturing and experience in FMCG and the food industry. Key competencies include a Zero Loss Culture Mindset, Engaging Leader Role Model, and agility to learn technical capability of the assigned platform. Key interfaces include Specialists and other functions at the site like HR, FSQ, Engineering, Project & Supply Chain. Join us at India Foods Business, where we prioritize being a force for good and a place for continuous learning and growth. We are looking for bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge each other and strive to become the undisputed leader in food.,