Plant Head

Job Description : Plant Head ( FMCG) RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manufacturing Excellence & Smart Automation Leadership Own end to end responsibility for production, maintenance, and warehousing to meet volume, quality, and cost targets. Maximize capacity utilization of automated lines through optimized scheduling and bottleneck elimination. Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput in automated processes. - Predictive Maintenance & Industry 4.0 Enablement Transition the plant from reactive/preventive maintenance to predictive and failures before breakdownsoccur. Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including: IoT-enabled equipment monitoring, Automated quality inspection systems, AI-driven process controls and alarms. - Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems across automated production lines. Maintain robust quality assurance systems to meet product specifications and sensory standards. - Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Champion a zero harm safety culture, especially critical in environments with robotics and automated machinery. Enforce compliance with OSHA / ISO safety standards. Ensure machine safety, interlocks,automation guarding, and operator training. Manage environmental performance, including: Energy consumption per unit, Waste handling, Utility optimization. - Talent Development & Industrial Relations Upskill workforce for automation, data-driven decision making, and digital operations. Create a culture of accountability, continuous learning, safety ownership, and innovation. Manage industrial relations (IR), union/CBA matters, and disciplinary processes to maintain stable operations. - Cost Control & Capital Project Ownership Own annual operating budgets (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) for the plant. Control cost variances in materials, labor, utilities, and maintenance. Lead automation upgrades, line expansion, and technology investments to improve productivity and ROI. - Sustainability & Decarbonization Lead the plant’s journey toward Zero Waste using circular economy principles in: Water treatment, Raw material utilization, Scrap reduction. - Supply Chain Synchronization - New Product & Process Development Support Work with R&D and Marketing to assess manufacturing feasibility of new products early. Lead trials, pilot runs, and scale up activities on automated equipment. REQUIREMENTS: - Master’s in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Pharmacy or BSc in ME/EEE/IPE/Chemical/ Food Engineering - At least 15 years of experience with 7 years in leading Factory Operations - Age maximum 50 years Benefits : Full-time vehicle/Car expense re-imbursement allowance, Annual Performance Incentive, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, WPPF, Two Festival Allowances, Boishakhi Allowance, Health Care Facility, Leave Encashment and Group Life Insurance.

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