Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.Job Description

The role is responsible for managing day to day activities of the plant including production processing quality engineering projects and QEHS.
Knowledge of food safety management systems such as HACCP FSSC BRC ISO 14000 and experience in managing industrial relations is required.

Strategic Effectiveness
Produce and deliver products:

Manage daily production operations
Ensure adherence to quality systems
Resolve process and system issues.

Production cost optimization:

Analyze variances and implement corrective actions
Monitor OEEs wastages and conversion costs:

QEHS:

Lead QEHS initiatives and partner with the central quality team
Implement sustainable systems to improve performance

Engineering and projects:

Apply best maintenance practices to improve OEE
Control maintenance and repair costs
Deliver projects within scope cost and timelines.

Cost efficiency programs:

Lead cost saving and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities and execute cross-functional projects.

Industrial relations:

Lead IR discussions and negotiate with unions
Maintain industrial discipline and enhance labor productivity.

Budgeting and cost control:

Prepare and manage budgets for labor energy materials maintenance and other plant overheads.

Requirements

Extensive experience in plant management and project activities with strong team management exposure
Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience in a leading FMCG company with an engineering degree from a reputed institution
Experience in biscuits wafers and bakery manufacturing is preferred.

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Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.This role manages the day-to-day activities of the plant, handling all functions including production, processing, bulk raw material and finished product storage, quality, engineering, projects, and QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety). The ideal candidate must have specific knowledge of Food Safety Management systems (HACCP/FSSC/BRC), ISO 14000, and the management of industrial relations.

Strategic Effectiveness

Produce and Deliver Products: Manage all production activities and services. Review daily shop floor operations for adherence to quality systems and norms. Lead and support in process/system-related issues. Support the preventive maintenance schedule for all plant and machinery and related engineering activities.
Optimize Production Costs: Consolidate and analyse variances to identify root causes and plan corrective actions. Manage line OEEs, wastage, and conversion costs through effective monitoring, review, and control.
QEHS: Lead QEHS initiatives and work with the Central Quality Head to achieve departmental goals. 
Engineering & Projects: Implement best practices in plant maintenance to improve OEE. Manage maintenance and repair costs within budget. Ensure projects are delivered within the defined scope, cost, and time.
Reviews & Reporting: Understand the Olam data and reporting structure in SAP and ensure all relevant departments are capturing and reporting data correctly. Lead the periodic reconciliation of raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) and conduct a structured variance analysis to report any gains or losses. 
Cost Efficiency Programs: Lead cost efficiency and continual improvement programs. Identify opportunities, establish baselines, and execute projects among cross-functional teams.
Manage Industrial Relations & Stakeholders: Actively participate in and lead industrial relations discussions. 

Requirements

A candidate with extensive exposure to plant management and project activities, and a strong background in team management.
Minimum 15-20 years of work experience in a leading FMCG company, with 4-5 years of solvent extraction plant management experience.
An engineering degree from a reputable college.

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9jabook

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