Plant Head

Job Title

: Plant Head

Location

: Kandla, Gujarat

CTC

: Up to ₹25 LPA

Experience Required

: Minimum 8+ Years in a Managerial Role

Role Overview

:

We are hiring an experienced Plant Head to lead operations at our Kandla-based manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will oversee production, processing, packaging, and machinery operations while ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control. Prior experience in the rice industry or Agri/food processing sector will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

:

Lead and manage daily plant operations across production, packaging, and processing departments

Ensure high levels of productivity, quality, and on-time dispatch

Increase operational efficiency and optimize asset utilization

Maintain strict compliance with plant safety protocols

Monitor production schedules, adjust workflows, and ensure customer timelines are met

Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, and performance metrics

Budget planning and cost control—manage expenses and identify cost-reduction initiatives

Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes

Supervise and coach plant staff to ensure performance, accountability, and safety

Ensure compliance with statutory, quality, and food safety standards

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related field preferred)

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification (preferred)

Experience

:

Minimum 8+ years of managerial experience in plant or operations leadership

Prior experience in food processing, Agri-processing, or rice industry is highly desirable

Proven success as a Plant Manager, Operations Head, or similar leadership role

Skills & Knowledge

:

Strong understanding of budgeting, production planning, and resource allocation

Excellent knowledge of plant machinery, safety procedures, and compliance standards

Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel & Word)

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills