Plant Manager

Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Achieve targeted production output, quality standards, and timely dispatch of milk and milk products.
  
• Ensure all process and service equipment operate reliably with minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repairs.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and disciplined work environment in full compliance with hygiene and safety protocols.
  
• Implement energy conservation practices and support continuous improvement in resource efficiency.
  
• Oversee daily preparation and review of milk and product material balances, including reconciliation of inter-location transfers.
  
• Monitor and minimize process and distribution losses while ensuring accurate production data entry into the SAP Production module.
  
• Conduct monthly physical verification and reconciliation of SMP and packing material stocks, ensuring yield targets are met and scrap is disposed of per company norms.
  
• Identify and recommend vendor recoveries for material losses or discrepancies.
  
• Ensure accurate sales reporting by aligning dispatched quantities with invoiced amounts; enforce compliance with approved pricing and payment confirmation before dispatch.
  
• Update sales data in the ERP OM module daily.
  
• Maintain up-to-date records for stores and spares, including daily updates in SAP, monthly reconciliation of inter-unit transfers, and review of non-moving items.
  
• Classify capital and stores items correctly in ERP upon receipt and conduct bi-annual physical verification.
  
• Reconcile milk procurement quantities and quality against payments made, ensuring no over payment and strict adherence to third-party agreements.
  
• Update procurement data in the SAP Procurement module daily.
  
• Monitor idle machinery and implement corrective actions to optimize asset utilization.
  
• Track and manage debtor follow-ups to minimize outstanding balances.
  
• Address internal audit observations promptly and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including insurance and regulatory standards.
  
• Ensure all operational data is updated in ERP applications daily, as per the checklist issued.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Food Technology
  
• 12 -15  years of progressive experience in plant operations in the dairy.
  
• Proven experience in managing production, maintenance, procurement, and inventory systems.
  
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, MMPO, FSMS, and other quality management standards.
  
• Proficiency in SAP ERP systems, particularly in Production, Procurement, and OM modules.
  
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis, reporting, and process optimization.
  
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive performance through effective resource allocation.
  
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety, hygiene, and compliance.
  
• Experience in managing material balance, inventory reconciliation, and cost control.
  
• Familiarity with statutory compliance, internal audits, and financial monitoring processes.
  
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a focus on continuous improvement.