Role Purpose

Lead the Jammu manufacturing unit endtoend across Production, PPC, Quality, Engineering, Utilities, Warehousing, HR/Admin, EHS, and Compliance. Deliver worldclass productivity, quality, and cost efficiency for a highSKU, fastmoving food processing setting.

Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations

Oversee complete operations: receiving, sorting, grading, roasting, seasoning, packing, and dispatch.

Achieve production targets, OEE improvements, yield optimization, downtime control, and efficient changeovers.

Drive daily reviews, performance dashboards, and process discipline.
PPC (Production Planning & Control)

Lead production planning aligned with demand forecasts, SKU mix, capacity availability, and RM/PM readiness.

Ensure accurate scheduling, WIP visibility, adherence to plans, and smooth coordination with SCM, QA, and stores.
Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities

Own preventive/predictive maintenance and equipment reliability across processing & packing lines.

Manage utilities: compressors, boilers/steam, HVAC/cold rooms, water systems, DG sets, fire systems.

Improve MTTR/MTBF, manage AMC/vendor performance, and drive energy and utility cost optimization.
Quality & Food Safety

Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC/IFS.





Maintain stringent QA checks for RM/WIP/FGmoisture, aflatoxin, grading, sensory, metal detection, hygiene.

Lead RCA/CAPA for deviations and support complaint resolution.
Stores, Warehouse & Dispatch

Oversee RM/PM and FG warehouse operations—FEFO/FIFO, accuracy, hygiene, and space utilization.

Ensure dispatch efficiency and alignment with supply chain timelines.
EHS, Statutory & Compliance

Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, factory act, environmental regulations, fire norms, and EHS standards.

Drive a safety-first culture with SOPs, audits, and training.
People Leadership

Manage staff and contract workforce; ensure capability building across Production, QA, Maintenance, Stores.

Maintain discipline, shopfloor morale, and team development.
Cost & Capex Management

Own plant budgets, monitor cost drivers, reduce wastage, and improve energy efficiency.

Propose and implement capex for recent equipment, automation, capacity enhancements, and safety upgrades.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Provide explicit, timely updates on KPIs, cost, quality, safety, and improvement projects.

Coordinate closely with central SCM, QA, Finance, and NPD teams.

📌 Plant Head Manufacturing Jammu
🏢 Vkc Nuts
📍 Jammu