Plant head

Position: Plant Head (Factory Head)

Company: Bakelite Food Processing Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Narhe, Pune (Candidate should be ready to relocate to Shirwal.)

Educational Qualification Degree / B.Tech in Food Technology or related discipline

Experience

·  Minimum 15+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations

·  Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Manager

·  Exposure to food safety systems, audits, and large-scale production environments

Gender Preference: Male Salary : 20 to 22LPA

Job Summary

The Plant Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, food safety, statutory compliance, and people management, in alignment with Bakelite’s strategic business objectives.

The role plays a critical leadership position in achieving turnover targets, profitability goals, operational excellence, new factory setup, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and employee engagement.

1. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

The Plant Head shall directly contribute to the following organisational goals:

·  Achieving targeted turnover and profitability for Bakelite and Delite

·  Cost optimisation with focus on 15% profitability

·  Process & systems implementation across manufacturing

·  Successful execution of New Factory Setup & Live Bakery Project

·  Customer, channel partner, and employee satisfaction

·  Development of innovative and market-relevant products

·  Biscuits Project to achieve turnover of ₹5 Cr

·  Strengthening food safety, hygiene, and quality standards

·  Supporting export readiness and social impact initiatives

·  To achieve goal of zero market complaints

2. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Production Planning & Capacity Management

·  Plan and forecast production capacity based on:

o   Market demand

o   Existing capacity and utilisation

o   Sales forecasts and expansion plans

·  Ensure optimal utilisation of plant resources to meet production targets.

·  Monitor daily production to ensure output, quality, and on-time delivery.

B. Operations & Cost Control

·  Plan daily production schedules, maintenance activities, and utilisation of spares.

·  Control factory operating costs with a focus on:

o   Labour productivity

o   Maintenance cost

o   Material cost optimisation

·  Drive continuous improvement to reduce wastage and rework.

·  Ensure factory cost-to-sales targets are met.

C. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

·  Ensure strict adherence to:

o   Food safety standards

o   Quality systems

o   Hygiene and sanitation protocols

·  Lead implementation and sustenance of:

o   HACCP certification

o   BRC

o   Export-related certifications (Gulf & Asian markets)

·  Ensure statutory compliance related to factories, labour, safety, and environment.

D. Inventory, Supply Chain & Logistics

·  Oversee inventory planning and management to ensure:

o   Optimal stock levels

o   Minimal wastage and obsolescence

o   Timely availability of finished goods for customers

·  Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for smooth dispatches.

E. People Management & Industrial Relations

·  Build a congenial and disciplined work environment.

·  Recruit, manage, and develop plant manpower.

·  Ensure manpower planning aligns with production needs.

·  Address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner.

·  Drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

F. Data, MIS & Performance Monitoring

·  Ensure accurate and timely collection of plant data related to:

o   Production

o   Wastage

o   Inventory

o   Capacity utilisation

o   Labour productivity

o   Employee metrics

·  Analyse data to identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions.

·  Present structured MIS and performance updates to Management.

G. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

·  Stay updated with latest production management practices in the food industry.

·  Implement Lean Manufacturing practices to improve labour productivity.

·  Drive technology adoption for operational efficiency.

·  Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

H. Projects & New Initiatives

·  Lead planning and execution of:

o   New Factory Setup

o   Live Bakery Project

o   New Product Development (Cookies, Bread, Delite range)

·  Ensure project execution as per 90-day review format with MD.

·  Support development of product capability to achieve:

o  ₹4 Cr Delite sales

o   Export-ready product portfolio

3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

·  Bakelite & Delite Sales achievement

·  Labour productivity (Lean Management – kg/man-day)

·  Factory cost to sales

·  Material cost to sales (excluding LPG)

·  Maintenance cost to sales

·  Statutory compliance score

·  First Pass Yield (FPY) – Delite

·  Customer complaints reduction

·  On-time execution of NPD projects

·  Hygiene, safety, and audit scores

4. KEY INITIATIVES TO BE DRIVEN

·  New Factory Setup – end-to-end planning and execution

·  Live Bakery Project

·  Lean Manufacturing implementation

·  Manpower planning and productivity improvement

·  HACCP and export certifications

·  Technology implementation in operations

·  Product development roadmap for Bakelite & Delite

·  Export product development

5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

·  Strong leadership and people management skills

·  Operational excellence and cost management expertise

·  Deep understanding of food safety and compliance

·  Analytical and data-driven decision-making

·  Project management and execution capability

·  Strong communication and stakeholder management

6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

·  Sales

·  Supply Chain

·  Finance

·  HR

·  Quality

·  R&D

·  Management

External

·  Vendors

·  Auditors

·  Statutory Authorities

·  Certification Agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production Engineering or a related field.
  

• MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.
  

• • 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
    
• • Strong knowledge of production planning and management.
    
• • Experience in handling plant operations and manufacturing teams.
    
• • Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance.
    
• • Understanding of safety standards and compliance.
    
• • Experience in cost control and resource optimization.
    
• • Strong leadership and team management skills.
    
• • Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
    
• • Ability to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
    
    

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
  

• Leadership and career growth opportunities.
  

• Opportunity to lead plant operations.
  

• Professional development opportunities.
  

• Exposure to strategic decision-making.
  

• Supportive working environment.
  

• Opportunity to improve manufacturing processes and operational performance.