Plant Head (Rice industry)

Job Title: Plant Head
Location: Kandla, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-time
CTC: Up to ₹20 LPA
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ Years in a Managerial Role
Age Preference: 35–45 Years
Gender Preference: Male Only

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 metTrack and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, and performance metricsBudget planning and cost control—manage expenses and identify cost-reduction initiativesCollaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes
Supervise and coach plant staff to ensure performance, accountability, and safetyEnsure 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
• Fluent in English and Hindi

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,900,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person