General Manager Operations

Job Title General Manager - Operations Department Operations Administration Industry Fruit and Vegetable Processing Experience Minimum 25 Years Location Talwara Punjab Job Role Responsibilities Strategic Operations Leadership Lead and oversee end-to-end operations of fruit and vegetable processing units ensuring timely production quality output and regulatory compliance Develop and implement SOPs productivity benchmarks and efficiency tools for manufacturing and supply chain Administration Cross-Functional Management Directly supervise HR finance procurement logistics and plant administration teams to ensure seamless coordination Enforce company policies employee discipline safety and statutory compliance across departments New Product Development Innovation Drive R D efforts in collaboration with food technologists for new product formulations based on market trends shelf-life stability and cost optimization Lead pilot trials shelf-life studies and commercial launch readiness of new products Sales Distribution Growth Strategy Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to define national and regional sales strategies pricing promotional campaigns and distribution network expansion Contribute to branding efforts and development of B2B retail and export channels Supply Chain Raw Material Procurement Ensure smooth procurement of fruits vegetables and other inputs through farmer networks mandis and aggregators Implement effective inventory control cold chain management and demand planning Process Improvement Cost Control Identify and implement cost-saving measures lean manufacturing techniques and waste minimization across the value chain Ensure plant capacity optimization and timely CAPEX OPEX planning Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Oversee QA QC departments to ensure products meet national FSSAI and international HACCP ISO food safety standards Ensure compliance with environmental safety and labor laws Team Leadership Capability Building Lead mentor and build high-performing cross-functional teams with a culture of accountability transparency and innovation Identify skill gaps and conduct internal training and leadership development programs Technology Integration Digital Transformation Champion automation ERP integration e g SAP Tally Prime and smart factory practices to improve traceability and operational efficiency Business Development Stakeholder Engagement Build strategic partnerships with government bodies research institutions certification agencies and export councils Represent the company in trade fairs B2B meets and investment forums Qualifications Educational Background any of the following or equivalent B Tech M Tech in Food Technology Food Processing Agricultural Engineering M Sc in Food Science Agriculture or related fields MBA PGDM in Operations Supply Chain Management or Agri-Business preferred Certifications desirable Key Skills Competencies Leadership People Management Food Processing Technology Compliance Supply Chain Procurement Management Strategic Planning Execution Business Acumen P L Ownership Innovation R D Oversight Excellent Communication Negotiation Skills Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 1 000 000 00 - 1 400 000 00 per year Benefits Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund Schedule Day shift Morning shift Rotational shift Supplemental Pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Work Location In person