Plant Incharge

The **Plant Incharge**is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of all machinery and equipment used in the rice milling process. The engineer will also focus on improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Machinery Operation and Maintenance**:

- Supervise and manage the operation of rice milling machinery (e.g., rice husker, polisher, separator, dryer, etc.).
- Oversee the regular maintenance schedule for all milling equipment to ensure smooth operations and prevent breakdowns.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and work to resolve issues promptly to minimize production downtime.

**Process Optimization**:

- Analyse milling processes and identify areas for improvement to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Suggest and implement modifications to improve the quality of the final rice product. o Optimize energy consumption and manage waste reduction processes to enhance cost-efficiency.

**Quality Control**:

- Monitor the quality of the rice output at each stage of the milling process. o Ensure that the rice meets the required standards in terms of size, shape, and cleanliness.
- Implement testing protocols and inspect rice samples for quality control.

**Team Management**:

- Supervise a team of technicians and operators responsible for the daily operations of the rice mill.
- Provide training to staff on the proper handling of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
- Manage inventory of spare parts and materials needed for maintenance.

**Safety and Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with local, state, and national safety standards and regulations.
- Regularly inspect safety equipment and take corrective actions where necessary.
- Maintain clean and safe working conditions to minimize accidents and hazards.

**Documentation and Reporting**:

- Prepare detailed reports on machinery performance, maintenance activities, and production rates.
- Maintain records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and inventory management.
- Provide periodic updates to senior management on production and operational issues.

**Collaboration**:

- Work with other departments (e.g., production, procurement, quality control) to ensure the smooth operation of the rice mill.
- Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers for the procurement of spare parts, machinery, and other necessary materials.

**Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree**in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.

**Experience**:

- **2-5** years of experience in a similar role, ideally in the rice milling or food processing industry.
- Hands-on experience with rice milling machinery, such as huskers, polishers, destoners, dryers, and graders.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Raichur, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- 5years: 2 years (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/03/2025