Vice President/Factory Head

Join Kapila Krishi Udyog Ltd. (KKUL) Powering Indias Dairy Revolution

Kapila Krishi Udyog Ltd. (KKUL) is North Indias largest organized cattle feed company, leading the transformation of Indias dairy nutrition sector. With a legacy of over 25 years and ambitious plans to raise funds through public markets in the next three years, Kapila offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a high-growth, impact-driven agribusiness at scale.

Our Growth Story

Founded in 1997, KKUL has grown into a USD 120+ million revenue leader with a production capacity of 2,000+ MT/day and state-of-the-art manufacturing units across Kanpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ramnagar, and Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh and Khanna in Punjab

Under the visionary leadership of Saurabh Shivhare (IIT Roorkee & ISB Hyderabad), Kapila has:

- Expanded its reach to 800+ distributors and 30,000+ retailers, deeply rooted in rural India. With an employee count of 500-1000.

- Built some of the most trusted cattle feed brands Kapila Pashu Aahar and Milkomore Pashu Aahar.

- Emerged as the largest producer of maize silage in Northern India, with a baling capacity of 800+ MT/day.

Why Join Kapila?

We are inviting high-impact leaders and specialists who want to build, scale, and disrupt in Indias agri-tech and dairy ecosystem:

Fund Raise - Linked Wealth Creation: Be part of our core leadership journey as we gear towards fund raise in 2-3 years.

Legacy Meets Innovation: Work in a high-growth, professionally managed setup with entrepreneurial freedom.

Massive Scale Impact: Influence the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers while building a future-ready agri-business.

Recognition & Culture: We blend traditional values with modern performance-driven culture.

Location: Kanpur (U.P.) and Khanna lead plant-level operations at KKULs flagship manufacturing units in Kanpur and Khanna, ensuring production excellence, operational efficiency, compliance, and quality to support the companys growth and readiness for public markets.

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

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to lead operations at flagship manufacturing plants of North Indias largest cattle feed company.

- Competitive compensation with leadership incentives and growth-linked rewards.