Senior Manager / Assistant General Manager - Operations

Role & responsibilities

Position Title:

Sr. Manager / Assistant General Manager Operations

Role Purpose:

To head and oversee the overall operations of the Coco Peat Industry including production, quality, logistics, cost control, manpower management, compliance, and inter-unit coordination. The role requires travel to multiple units to ensure uniform standards, monitor operations, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

• Plan, organize, and monitor the entire production process (chipping, sieving, drying, compressing, packing, etc.).
• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials, machinery, and manpower.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production targets and ensure achievement within budgeted costs.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce wastage.

2.

• Maintain international quality standards for coco peat export (moisture, EC, pH, expansion, etc.).
• Ensure strict adherence to ISO standards, customer requirements, and audit compliances.
• Implement effective quality control checks at each stage of production.

3.

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors, process in-charges, and workers.
• Maintain discipline, allocate responsibilities, and monitor performance.
• Ensure safety protocols and welfare measures are followed.

4. Logistics & Supply Chain

• Coordinate with purchase and vendors for timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and spares.
• Oversee finished goods storage, packaging, container stuffing, and dispatch.
• Liaise with logistics providers to ensure on-time shipment for exports.

Cost & Budget Control

• Prepare annual operational budgets and control production costs.
• Monitor utility consumption (power, water, fuel) and reduce wastage.
• Drive lean manufacturing and cost-saving initiatives.

Travel & Inter-Unit Coordination

• Frequently travel to different coco peat units (Pollachi, Dindigul, Salem, etc.) to monitor operations and provide guidance.
• Standardize processes, share best practices, and ensure uniform implementation across units.
• Act as a bridge between unit heads and senior management for operational alignment.

Reporting & Coordination

• Submit daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports to senior management.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Branding, and International Sales teams.
• Act as the key operational link between management and factory staff.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelors / Masters degree in Agriculture, Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, preferably in the

   Coco Peat / Coir / Agro Export industry

   .
3. Candidates with experience from

   FMCG Agro Products (spices, rice mills, flour mills, oil mills)

   or

   Animal Feed & Fertilizer Plants (bulk production, packing, shipment handling)

   will also be considered.
4. Proven track record of handling large teams and end-to-end operations.
5. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, export documentation, and international quality standards.
6. Willingness to travel extensively between units.

Perks and benefits

As per the Industry Norms. Interested candidates can apply for the job & for more details please call, Mobile: 93459 12525

Email : hr@vaighaiagro.com

VaighaiAgroProductsLimited

D.No.2/81, RS.No:198/10B.,

Mattaparai, NilakottaiTaluk

Dindigul-624215.

https://www.vaighai.com/

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V8rWumetXKUfYAYz6