What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

Financial Outcomes

• Ensure RMPM and Consumables consumption are within targets and drive projects on cost reduction.
• Implement robust processes, Controls on RM and FG, alignment basis planning functions, reconciliation of reports & data, develop scope of improvement and ensure exchange of information with proper coordination with all internal stakeholders.

Customer Service

• Timely production as per indent volumes.
• Implement & Adhere to Quality standards – FSSAI & FSSC 22000 Requirements & EHS Standards – ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
• Monitoring timely compliance of regulatory audits, stock audits, quality audits and understanding on root cause analysis and closures in plant/production/market levels. Understanding of product quality is important.
• Coordination with cross functional departments to support/meet schedules.
• Effective delegation and supervision of all tasks in stipulated time.
• Take responsibility of shopfloor team and their accountability in the final product, its quality and the efficiency with which it is produced.

Internal Processes

• Managing production against plan, manpower allocation & optimize productivity, ensure raw material & packing material wastages within target, Achieve product quality as per standards.
• Ensure supplies such as Raw Material, Packaging material, consumables are organized in such as manner to ensure smooth flow of work to deliver high levels of output.
• Daily reporting of plant performance and maintaining all proper statutory records.
• Drive Process improvements, Cost Control, Productivity improvement in operations.
• Support and Guide Operator on Autonomous Maintenance
• Manpower planning and shift scheduling & Manpower Allocation
• Demonstrate and troubleshoot production issues by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending actions. Equipped in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and Organizing Production based on plan in Spice Packing, Spice Processing, Ready to Eat & Ready to Cook.
• Supervising the work of Operators & Workers and adhere to Shift Target and monitor their performance to ensure they are all contributing adequately and accountable on final product produced, its quality, efficiency and safety practices.
• Managing work as per approved SOP’s and tracking of month closing activities.
• Ensure inventory and account reconciliation of consumables and stocks from vendors
• Problem solving at floor by Applying 5S, 6 Sigma Concepts, TPM
• Daily SAP Posting to be handled Shift wise and handle SAP closure activity on Month End basis with accountability to stocks in SAP & Physical.

Innovation and Learning

• Ensure Safety, Health, Hygiene, and other Food Safety compliances for the unit.
• Ensure closure of all non–compliances observed during audits within the stipulated time frame.
• Training of Work force and driving company initiatives at shopfloor level
• Timely & smooth execution of the R&D Trials/projects while coordinating with the internal and external stakeholders in RTE, RTC & Spices Category.
• Improvements in existing products – Process & Productivity

What are the Critical success factors for the Role?

• Minimum 3 to 6 years of experience in FMCG/Pharma and expertise in managing manufacturing operations.
• Bachelors or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical/Food Technology)
• Manufacturing & Maintenance experience in Packaging Machines category in a reputed Foods & Beverages organization and Spices, RTE, RTC Experience will be recommended.
• Proven experience working in a supervisory role in a manufacturing operation.

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?

• Proven experience working in a supervisory role in a manufacturing operation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution attributes. Sharp production focus with a drive to achieve exceptional results.
• Analytical & Manpower management skills
• Computer proficiency (MS office) and SAP working knowledge is a must.
• Should have presentation skills and well versed in excel.