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Head of Operations-A major F&B giant|| 25+ years experience

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Operations Head requires expertise in overseeing and optimising India operations which has multiple plants of their own and contract manufacturers. Based in Mumbai, this role demands strategic planning and effective execution to ensure operational excellence
  • Candidates with 25 yrs+ ops. mgmt. exp in oil, fat & bakery industries apply
  • Candidates should have atleast managed 2500 cr setup

About Our Client

The hiring company is a large organisation in the FMCG industry . They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, with a strong presence in the market and a focus on operational efficiency.

Job Description

  • Oversee all aspects of industrial operations across multiple plants including manufacturing, safety, ops excellence and quality control.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Lead and manage a diverse team of professionals to achieve business goals.
  • Monitor and analyse key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with business objectives.
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to meet financial targets.
  • Drive innovation and implement best practices in industrial operation

The Successful Applicant

Ideally you are:

  • A fulltime engineering degree and MBA is preferred
  • A professional with atleast 25 years of overall exp and worked in industries such as Agri Processing, Oil, Fats, Bakery or Confectionery
  • someone who demonstrated success in multi-plant leadership, operations excellence and IR management.
  • someone with strong exposure to capex projects, automation, plant ramp-up and technology adoption.
  • Someone with experience applying Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or global operational excellence systems.
  • an expert in safety, quality systems, engineering and regulatory frameworks.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a large organisation in the FMCG industry.
  • Stakeholder management experience across the globe
  • India leadership team.
  • Competitive eight figure salary



Quote job ref
JN-022026-6950334

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6950334

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