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Plant Head - Process Manufacturing | Surat

Surat Permanent View Job Description
Lead end-to-end plant operations covering production, maintenance, CAPEX, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational excellence, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals.
  • Only candidates with 12+ years managing production, maintenance & CAPEX apply
  • Exposure to ops excellence, S&OP & cross-functional leadership is a plus

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquaculture solutions, with a strong presence across livestock feed, premixes, and specialty nutrition products. The organization operates across multiple international markets with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainable food production.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end plant operations including production, maintenance, utilities, CAPEX projects, and operational performance.
  • Drive manufacturing efficiency across safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery targets.
  • Manage production planning, capacity utilization, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee maintenance strategy, equipment reliability, and plant improvement projects to ensure operational continuity.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, quality, HSE, engineering, and commercial teams to meet business requirements.
  • Build and develop plant teams through strong shopfloor leadership, capability building, and performance management.



The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate comes with 12+ years of experience from a process manufacturing background, The individual should have strong exposure to production management, maintenance & reliability, CAPEX projects, and operational excellence, along with experience leading large shopfloor teams. Experience in food, FMCG, animal nutrition, aquafeed, or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred, along with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

  • Ownership of plant operations, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work closely with the APAC leader while driving expansion and operational maturity in India.
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7034486

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Surat
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7034486

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.