PLANT PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE

- Establish goals, objectives and guidelines covering all phases of plant operations and staff activities to maintain an efficient, functional and profitable plant.
- Plan and execute Strategies to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the Plant operation.
- Review and analyze production, maintenance, operational, and quality control reports to determine causes of operating/production problems or of nonconformity with product specifications & make appropriate corrections.
- Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the Plant.
- Direct and manage plant operations to meet or exceed safety, production, quality, food safety and maintenance standards.
- Undertake responsibility for maintenance, involving cost reduction, process equipment improvements and process equipment optimization.
- Plan, budget and coordinate all preventive/corrective maintenance activities and define periodical budget requirements.
- Ensure availability of the spare parts inventory and direct the repair and maintenance associated with equipment systems and recommend replacements as required.
- To develop maintenance personnel to achieve plant goals while maintaining a safe, harmonious work environment that is consistent with good manufacturing practices of food processing.
- Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed ITC expectations.
- Plan and direct production activities with Purchase, Maintenance, and Quality Control Sections to achieve optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, equipment and raw material.
- Takes ownership in managing and maintaining ITC relations by both receiving and calling on concern ITC representatives to promote a sound relationship and to act a liaison between them and the plant to solve any problems which have or might arise.
- Appointed as occupier of the plant, ensure the duties and responsibilities of the occupier is performed as per the regulatory requirements

HR & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION

- Coordinate and work closely with the HR and Administration team on manpower planning, recruitment, training, industrial relations, statutory compliance and facility management to support plant operations.
- Provide plant-level inputs and coordinate with the HR team on HR administration, employee advantages and payroll matters.




- Work closely with the HR to identify staffing requirements and support timely, cost-effective recruitment for the plant.
- Coordinate with the HR team on employee engagement and retention initiatives, highlighting plant-level concerns and supporting agreed actions.
- Work closely with the HR to promote a positive workplace and a performance-based culture through agreed people management practices.
- Coordinate with the HR and Administration team on contract labour agency requirements and deployment of contract workers based on plant needs.
- Support the HR team with plant-level information, records and actions required for labour law compliance, and promptly escalate any concerns.
- Coordinate with the HR and Administration team on interactions with regulatory bodies and provide operational support and information as required.
- Work closely with the HR to review supplier and service provider performance and provide operational inputs on contract terms and service requirements.

ACCOUNTS & FINANCE COORDINATION

- Work closely with the Accounts team to prepare annual plant budgets aligned with operating plans.
- Manage plant resources within approved budgets and coordinate with the Accounts team to monitor expenditure, explain variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Accounts team by providing timely operational records and confirmations to support invoicing and collection follow-up.
- Provide supporting documents and plant-level information required by the Accounts team for accounting procedures, audits and statutory compliance.
- Work closely with the Accounts team to provide accurate and timely plant cost and performance inputs for financial reports to the Board.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

- Prepare health and safety strategies and developing internal policy and making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
- Responsible for managing and monitoring the security of the plant assets and the premises
- Carry out risk assessments and consider ways to minimize risks.
- Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.




- Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
- Deploy & Manage Safety personnel to monitor and maintain safety and health, prevent and fight fires, respond to accidents and control environment pollution.

PURCHASE & STORES MANAGEMENT

- Ensure development of all procurement related policies & procedures
- Maintain & increase purchase efficiency by reducing cost & timely supply of materials
- Negotiate and finalize terms & conditions for all vendor contracts related to all purchases & services
- Negotiate payment terms, defect liability period, warranty / guarantee with vendors.
- Manage orders, review and approve requisitions, manage inbound inventory, and track supplier performance.
- Develop the companys inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital.
- Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organized and controlled to sufficiently support production and the goals of the business.
- Organize and supervise development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Direct and manage personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE

- Assures consistent quality of product by developing and enforcing effective quality management systems, validating processes; providing documentation, managing staff.
- Monitors compliance with quality standards on production floor to ensure product conforms to specification and food safety practices
- Ensure adherence to Food Safety Norms and compliance with HACCP Certification Standards.
- Guide quality assurance auditing functions and ensuring corrective actions/process improvements are addressed

COMPLIANCE

- Responsible for managing the compliance of all the plant policies and procedures relating to Statutory and local compliance.
- Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
- Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs, such as air quality, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.

MIS

- Responsible for planning, implementation and generation of MIS reports of the respective departments.
- Review and approve all MIS documents prepared by the designated person in their respective department

📌 Factory Manager (Pollachi)
🏢 Quantum Confectionary
📍 Pollachi