Plant Head / Factory Manager

Job Description : Plant Head / Factory Manager – FMCG Manufacturing HAWAII ???? Reporting To: General Manager ???? Industry: FMCG Manufacturing Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Plant Head / Factory Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations at our FMCG. The role is accountable for production excellence, quality compliance, cost efficiency, safety performance, and overall plant profitability. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing environments with exposure to high-speed packaging and automated production lines. Key Responsibilities A. Operations & Production Management Lead daily plant operations to achieve production targets and efficiency KPIs Ensure adherence to production plans with optimal machine utilization Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Six Sigma) Monitor OEE, yield improvement, and line performance metrics B. Quality Assurance & Food Safety Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSMS, ISO, and regulatory standards Collaborate with QA teams on audits, hygiene, and root-cause analysis Implement strong quality control and traceability systems C. Maintenance & Engineering Oversee preventive & predictive maintenance to ensure minimal downtime Drive asset reliability, energy efficiency, and technical upgrades Lead engineering projects, plant expansions, and CAPEX execution D. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Promote a zero-accident safety culture Ensure statutory and environmental compliance Conduct regular safety audits, training, and risk assessments E. Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and demand planning teams Optimize raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inventory Improve warehouse efficiency and dispatch planning F. People Leadership & Administration Lead cross-functional teams across Production, QA, Engineering, and Support Drive performance management and workforce productivity Ensure strong IR/ER practices and labour law compliance G. Cost & Budget Management Own plant P&L and budgeting process Drive cost optimization in energy, manpower, and material usage Track KPIs such as cost per unit, scrap rate, and productivity metrics Qualifications & Experience ???? Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Food Processing / Food Technology) ???? MBA in Operations / Industrial Management (Preferred) ???? 20+ years of FMCG manufacturing experience ???? Minimum 5 years in a senior plant leadership role ? Experience in high-speed packaging & automated manufacturing lines ?Candidate from the food manufacturing industries/FMCG/ Manufacturing industry English (Knowing Hindi is an advantage)

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