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