About this role
Position: Plant Head (Factory Head)
Company: Bakelite Food Processing Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Narhe, Pune (Candidate should be ready to relocate to Shirwal.)
Educational Qualification Degree / B.Tech in Food Technology or related discipline
Experience
· Minimum 15+ years of experience in food manufacturing operations
· Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Manager
· Exposure to food safety systems, audits, and large-scale production environments
Gender Preference: Male
Salary : 20 to 22LPA
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Job Summary
The Plant Head is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, cost optimisation, quality, food safety, statutory compliance, and people management, in alignment with Bakelite’s strategic business objectives.
The role plays a critical leadership position in achieving turnover targets, profitability goals, operational excellence, new factory setup, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and employee engagement.
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1. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The Plant Head shall directly contribute to the following organisational goals:
· Achieving targeted turnover and profitability for Bakelite and Delite
· Cost optimisation with focus on 15% profitability
· Process & systems implementation across manufacturing
· Successful execution of New Factory Setup & Live Bakery Project
· Customer, channel partner, and employee satisfaction
· Development of innovative and market-relevant products
· Biscuits Project to achieve turnover of ₹5 Cr
· Strengthening food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
· Supporting export readiness and social impact initiatives
· To achieve goal of zero market complaints
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2. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Production Planning & Capacity Management
· Plan and forecast production capacity based on:
o Market demand
o Existing capacity and utilisation
o Sales forecasts and expansion plans
· Ensure optimal utilisation of plant resources to meet production targets.
· Monitor daily production to ensure output, quality, and on-time delivery.
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B. Operations & Cost Control
· Plan daily production schedules, maintenance activities, and utilisation of spares.
· Control factory operating costs with a focus on:
o Labour productivity
o Maintenance cost
o Material cost optimisation
· Drive continuous improvement to reduce wastage and rework.
· Ensure factory cost-to-sales targets are met.
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C. Quality, Food Safety & Compliance
· Ensure strict adherence to:
o Food safety standards
o Quality systems
o Hygiene and sanitation protocols
· Lead implementation and sustenance of:
o HACCP certification
o BRC
o Export-related certifications (Gulf & Asian markets)
· Ensure statutory compliance related to factories, labour, safety, and environment.
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D. Inventory, Supply Chain & Logistics
· Oversee inventory planning and management to ensure:
o Optimal stock levels
o Minimal wastage and obsolescence
o Timely availability of finished goods for customers
· Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for smooth dispatches.
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E. People Management & Industrial Relations
· Build a congenial and disciplined work environment.
· Recruit, manage, and develop plant manpower.
· Ensure manpower planning aligns with production needs.
· Address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner.
· Drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
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F. Data, MIS & Performance Monitoring
· Ensure accurate and timely collection of plant data related to:
o Production
o Wastage
o Inventory
o Capacity utilisation
o Labour productivity
o Employee metrics
· Analyse data to identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
· Present structured MIS and performance updates to Management.
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G. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
· Stay updated with latest production management practices in the food industry.
· Implement Lean Manufacturing practices to improve labour productivity.
· Drive technology adoption for operational efficiency.
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
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H. Projects & New Initiatives
· Lead planning and execution of:
o New Factory Setup
o Live Bakery Project
o New Product Development (Cookies, Bread, Delite range)
· Ensure project execution as per 90-day review format with MD.
· Support development of product capability to achieve:
o ₹4 Cr Delite sales
o Export-ready product portfolio
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3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
· Bakelite & Delite Sales achievement
· Labour productivity (Lean Management – kg/man-day)
· Factory cost to sales
· Material cost to sales (excluding LPG)
· Maintenance cost to sales
· Statutory compliance score
· First Pass Yield (FPY) – Delite
· Customer complaints reduction
· On-time execution of NPD projects
· Hygiene, safety, and audit scores
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4. KEY INITIATIVES TO BE DRIVEN
· New Factory Setup – end-to-end planning and execution
· Live Bakery Project
· Lean Manufacturing implementation
· Manpower planning and productivity improvement
· HACCP and export certifications
· Technology implementation in operations
· Product development roadmap for Bakelite & Delite
· Export product development
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5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
· Strong leadership and people management skills
· Operational excellence and cost management expertise
· Deep understanding of food safety and compliance
· Analytical and data-driven decision-making
· Project management and execution capability
· Strong communication and stakeholder management
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6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
· Sales
· Supply Chain
· Finance
· HR
· Quality
· R&D
· Management
External
· Vendors
· Auditors
· Statutory Authorities
· Certification Agencies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production Engineering or a related field.
- MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.
- 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing or plant operations.
- Strong knowledge of production planning and management.
- Experience in handling plant operations and manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance.
- Understanding of safety standards and compliance.
- Experience in cost control and resource optimization.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
- Ability to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Leadership and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead plant operations.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to strategic decision-making.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to improve manufacturing processes and operational performance.