Position Summary

Clarion Fresh Foods is seeking an exceptional, high-integrity AGM / GM Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing operations. In this role, Safety (Workplace Safety, Environment & Food Safety) is our absolute #1 priority. You will be responsible for creating an uncompromising culture of safety across all facilities while driving operational excellence in Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Cost Management.

As the head of operations across a diverse, multi-product portfolio—including pickles, wet batters, rice mixes, health mixes, masalas, ready-to-cook (RTC) products, and squashes—you will bring deep expertise in pickling, brining, and wet batter operations, alongside solid leadership in agricultural and raw material procurement.

Core Operational Priorities

- Safety & Compliance (Top Priority): Zero-compromise approach to EHS, occupational safety, and regulatory food safety standards.
- Quality & Food Integrity: Flawless quality control across wet, dry, preserved, and fresh product streams.
- On-Time Delivery (OTD): Seamless supply chain synchronization and high fulfillment rates.
- Cost Optimization: Waste reduction, yield maximization, and lean operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
1. Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) & Food Safety Leadership (Priority #1)

- Champion a proactive "Safety First" workplace culture across all manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure strict adherence to statutory EHS standards, occupational hazard protocols, machine safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.
- Lead compliance with national and international food safety frameworks (e.g., FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, US FDA).
- Maintain gold-standard hygiene, sanitation,



and allergen control across plants, particularly in high-moisture/fresh areas like wet batters and pickling units.

1. Multi-Site Operations & Production Management

- Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight for multi-location manufacturing facilities.
- Oversee manufacturing across diverse product categories:
- Wet Operations: Pickles, brining, squashes, and fresh wet batter operations (fermentation control, cold chain management, shelf-life integrity).

• Dry &
- Blending Operations: Masalas, rice mixes, health mixes, and ready-to-cook (RTC) lines.

- Establish uniform Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across plants to ensure operational consistency, high yields, and minimal batch variance.

1. Procurement & • Supply Chain Management

- Direct end-to-end strategic procurement for raw agricultural produce, spices, grains, oil, packaging materials, and food-grade chemicals.
- Manage seasonal price volatility and supply chain risks for fresh produce (vegetables, mangoes, citrus for squashes) and grains/pulses (for batters and mixes).

- Build robust vendor partnerships, set quality acceptance benchmarks, and drive contract negotiations to optimize cost without compromising raw material quality.

1. Operational Excellence, Quality &

• Cost Management





- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to minimize yield losses, energy consumption, and packaging waste.
- Optimize unit economics, manage plant OPEX/CAPEX budgets, and execute strategic cost-reduction projects.
- Synchronize production schedules with sales forecasts to maximize On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.

Required Qualifications & • Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 12–18+ years of core food processing experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-unit operations.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in wet batter processing (grinding, fermentation control, cold storage) and pickling/brining operations is mandatory.
- Procurement Experience: Proven leadership in direct agri-sourcing and vendor management for food manufacturing.
- Multi-Product Portfolio: Prior leadership in multi-category operations spanning fresh/wet foods, dry powders/spices, and liquid/beverage lines.

Essential Competencies “Safety is not just a policy—it is our operating mindset.”

- Deep commitment to workplace health, environmental safety, and zero-accident culture.
- Deep understanding of food microbiology, shelf-life extension, cold chain management, and high-shear processing.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and budget/P&L; management skills.
- Flexibility to travel regularly between manufacturing facilities.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

📌 General Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Clarion Fresh foods
📍 Chennai