13 Sep
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Ahaaram Rice Mill
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Itarsi
13 Sep
Ahaaram Rice Mill
Itarsi
1. Techincal Head
Position Objective The Technical/Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the complete maintenance, reliability and technical operations of the 25 TPH rice milling facility, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, secure operation and minimum production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of the complete rice mill.
- Maintain and troubleshoot cleaners, destoners, huskers, paddy separators, whiteners/polishers, graders, colour sorters, elevators, conveyors and packaging machines.
- Handle maintenance of raw rice and parboiled rice processing lines, including boilers, steam systems and utilities.
- Prepare preventive maintenance schedules and equipment-wise maintenance records.
- Lead and supervise electricians, fitters, technicians and maintenance helpers.
- Maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts, bearings, belts, motors, electrical components, etc.
- Coordinate with OEMs and external technical agencies for major repairs, installation and overhauling.
- Monitor equipment performance and implement predictive maintenance practices.
- Control maintenance costs and reduce unplanned breakdowns.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, boiler, fire and occupational safety requirements.
- Coordinate with Production and QA teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
Preferred Qualification
- Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related Engineering.
- 5–10+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
- Rice mill/grain processing experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, motors, PLC/VFD and utilities will be an advantage.
Ideal Candidate A practical, hands-on technical professional who can independently manage the maintenance department of a 25 TPH automated/semi-automated rice mill. 2. Sales & Marketing Head
Domestic & Export Rice BusinessPosition Objective The Sales & Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing domestic and international markets for raw rice, parboiled rice, broken rice and rice by-products, achieving sales targets and developing long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute domestic and export sales strategies.
- Identify and onboard distributors, wholesalers, institutional buyers, bulk buyers and export customers.
- Develop business in major Indian rice-consuming and trading markets.
- Identify international buyers/importers and develop export opportunities.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit limits, contracts and dispatch schedules.
- Monitor rice market prices, competitor pricing, demand and market trends.
- Coordinate with Production, QA, Logistics and Finance teams for timely order execution.
- Manage customer relationships and key accounts.
- Handle export-related documentation and coordinate with CHA/freight forwarders/banks where required.
- Understand requirements relating to APEDA, phytosanitary documentation, FSSAI, quality certificates, country-specific export requirements and other applicable compliances.
- Support development of company/brand presence in domestic and international markets.
- Handle customer complaints and commercial issues.
- Achieve agreed monthly/annual volume and revenue targets.
Preferred Qualification
- Graduate/MBA in Sales & Marketing, International Business, Agribusiness, Commerce or related field.
- 5–10+ years of experience in rice, grain, agri-commodity, FMCG or food export business.
- Existing network of rice buyers/distributors/export customers will be a robust advantage.
- Strong negotiation, communication and commercial skills.
- Knowledge of Incoterms, export documentation and international trade preferred.
Ideal Candidate Someone who already understands the rice market and preferably has an existing buyer network in India and/or overseas.
1. QA Head
Position Objective The QA Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the complete Quality Assurance and Food Safety Management System for the 25 TPH rice mill and ensuring that raw materials, processes and finished products consistently meet customer, statutory and export requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish quality specifications for incoming paddy and finished rice.
- Monitor parameters such as:
- Moisture
- Broken percentage
- Head rice recovery
- Foreign matter
- Discolouration
- Purity
- Grain length
- Chalky grains
- Damaged grains
- Milling quality
- Other customer/export specifications
- Manage laboratory testing and maintain test records.
- Monitor quality at critical stages throughout the milling/parboiling process.
- Implement and maintain HACCP/Food Safety systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI and food safety requirements.
- Manage ISO 22000 and other relevant certifications/audits.
- Support BRCGS or other customer-specific certification requirements where applicable.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare the facility for customer/third-party inspections.
- Investigate customer complaints, quality claims and corrective/preventive actions.
- Train production and quality staff regarding hygiene, food safety and quality procedures.
- Maintain complete QA documentation, specifications, laboratory records and traceability systems.
- Coordinate with customers and export buyers regarding product specifications and quality certificates.
Preferred Qualification
- B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc./B.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Agricultural Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related discipline.
- 5–10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in rice milling, grain processing, food processing or FMCG preferred.
- Practical knowledge of HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000 and food laboratory testing.
- Export-quality rice experience will be an advantage.
Ideal Candidate A quality professional who can independently establish a complete QA/QC and food-safety system for a commercial rice milling facility and handle domestic as well as export customer requirements. COMMON CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS For all three positions, candidates should preferably have:
- Relevant industry experience rather than only general managerial experience.
- Experience in a rice mill, grain processing plant, food processing plant or similar manufacturing facility.
- Strong practical/hands-on knowledge.
- Ability to manage teams and work under production deadlines.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Willingness to work at the plant location and according to production requirements.
- Ability to coordinate with Production, Procurement, Finance, Logistics and Management.
- Candidates with experience in a 20–50 TPH rice milling facility should be given preference.
Contact:- +91-(phone hidden) Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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