Vice Production from Cattle Feed Industry

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations & Production Management:

• Manage end-to-end plant operations including production, quality, manpower, and capacity utilization.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with sales forecasts and business goals.
• Ensure adherence to production KPIs including throughput, efficiency, and cost optimization.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Maintain stringent quality control systems and meet all regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure product consistency and adherence to food/feed safety certifications.

Operational Excellence & Efficiency:

• Drive

  Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma

  initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices for preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Technology & Automation:

• Introduce automation and process digitization in production and reporting systems (ERP).
• Ensure adoption of modern equipment and technology upgrades to stay competitive.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor plant leadership teams including production managers, engineers, maintenance heads, and quality supervisors.
• Build a skilled and motivated workforce through training and development initiatives.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce strict adherence to

  EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety)

  standards across plants.
• Conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions for operational compliance.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and maintenance teams for seamless operations.
• Work closely with the corporate office for budget approvals, expansion projects, and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Experience:

  10+ years in plant operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles in

  FMCG, Agri-processing, or Food Manufacturing industries.

• Technical Expertise:

  Strong background in production planning, quality control, and operational efficiency. Sound knowledge of cattle feed / animal nutrition manufacturing (preferred)

• Education:

  B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.

  Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Leadership:

  Proven ability to lead large teams in multi-shift manufacturing environments.

• Skills:

  Strong analytical mindset,process optimization, ERP proficiency, and compliance-driven management.

• Compliance orientation

  ISO/BIS/FSSAI/Factory Act