Plant Head

Your key responsibilities will include:

Production & Operations Management:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the rice milling plant including cleaning, dehusking, polishing, grading, and packaging.
• Ensuring optimum utilization of resources such as machines, labor, and raw materials.
• Monitoring production efficiency, yield, and waste reduction in rice processing.
• Implementing automation and technology to enhance productivity.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensuring that the rice meets quality standards in terms of moisture content, grain length, and purity.
• Maintaining food safety certifications such as FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and GMP.
• Monitoring hygiene, pest control, and sanitation in the processing units.
• Working towards reducing broken rice percentage and improving milling recovery.

Supply Chain & Procurement:

• Coordinating paddy procurement from farmers or suppliers.
• Ensuring proper storage conditions in silos/warehouses to prevent spoilage.
• Optimizing inventory levels for uninterrupted production.
• Managing logistics for timely dispatch and delivery.

Cost Management & Budgeting:

• Controlling operational costs including fuel, electricity, labor, and maintenance.
• Optimizing process efficiency to reduce milling losses.
• Implementing cost-effective waste management strategies such as using by-products like rice bran for oil extraction or animal feed.

People & Team Management:

• Leading and managing the workforce to ensure smooth operations.
• Providing training on machine handling, safety, and quality control.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and resolving workforce issues.

Process Improvement & Technology Upgradation:

• Upgrading milling machines with automatic sorters, color sorters, and parboiling units.
• Improving parboiling and drying techniques for enhanced quality.
• Adapting to new technologies to increase rice yield and quality.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience in rice milling and processing.
• Knowledge of parboiling, drying, polishing, and grading techniques.
• Expertise in quality control including moisture control and grain classification.
• Skills in supply chain and inventory management.
• Proficiency in financial management and cost optimization.

If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence and creating a safe and productive workplace, we invite you to join our team! This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, and the work location is in person.,