Lead and oversee end-to-end operations of fruit and vegetable processing units, ensuring timely production, quality output, and regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement SOPs, productivity benchmarks, and efficiency tools for manufacturing and supply chain.
Administration & Cross-Functional Management
Directly supervise HR, finance, procurement, logistics, and plant administration teams to ensure seamless coordination.
Enforce company policies, employee discipline, safety, and statutory compliance across departments.
New Product Development & Innovation
Drive R&D efforts in collaboration with food technologists for new product formulations based on market trends, shelf-life stability, and cost optimization.
Lead pilot trials, shelf-life studies, and commercial launch readiness of new products.
Sales, Distribution & Growth Strategy
Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to define national and regional sales strategies, pricing, promotional campaigns, and distribution network expansion.
Contribute to branding efforts and development of B2B, retail, and export channels.
Supply Chain & Raw Material Procurement
Ensure smooth procurement of fruits, vegetables, and other inputs through farmer networks, mandis, and aggregators.
Implement effective inventory control, cold chain management, and demand planning.
Process Improvement & Cost Control
Identify and implement cost-saving measures, lean manufacturing techniques, and waste minimization across the value chain.
Ensure plant capacity optimization and timely CAPEX/OPEX planning.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee QA/QC departments to ensure products meet national (FSSAI) and international (HACCP, ISO) food safety standards.
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and labor laws.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, mentor, and build high-performing cross-functional teams with a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation.
Identify skill gaps and conduct internal training and leadership development programs.
Technology Integration & Digital Transformation
Champion automation, ERP integration (e.g., SAP, Tally Prime), and smart factory practices to improve traceability and operational efficiency.
Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strategic partnerships with government bodies, research institutions, certification agencies, and export councils.
Represent the company in trade fairs, B2B meets, and investment forums.
Qualifications
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Educational Background
(any of the following or equivalent):
B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology / Food Processing / Agricultural Engineering
M.Sc. in Food Science, Agriculture, or related fields
MBA / PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Agri-Business (preferred)