Junior Plant Manager

Role Overview

Kanhai Foods Limited seeks a proactive Junior Plant Manager based in Ahmedabad to oversee daily operations within the production plant, including production, packing, and maintenance sectors. This full-time position involves rotational day and night shifts and requires hands-on management, leadership across teams, and effective coordination with vendors and contractors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant activities to achieve production output and quality goals.
• Lead internal departments such as production, quality control, maintenance, and housekeeping, alongside external contractors, ensuring seamless operational continuity across shifts.
• Plan and schedule production effectively to fulfill demand while optimizing workforce, equipment usage, and material consumption.
• Maintain active vendor and supplier relationships, handling coordination, follow-up, deliveries, and commercial matters on the shop floor.
• Monitor machine functionality, promptly detecting malfunctions and organizing repairs and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Oversee packing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and efficient material usage.
• Enforce hygiene, safety, and food safety regulations consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Collect and report production metrics, downtime events, and operational challenges to the Plant Manager.
• Allocate manpower strategically, manage shift coverage, and supervise team performance to prevent process bottlenecks.
• Support audit preparedness, ensuring compliance with operational and hygiene standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience ranging from three to five years in plant or production operations, preferably in supervisory or junior managerial capacities.
• Flexibility and willingness to work both day and night shifts.
• Strong leadership qualities to effectively manage multiple teams and foster accountability.
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure operational efficiency.
• Comprehensive understanding of machine operations and plant floor processes.
• Multiskilled in mechanical repairs, production scheduling, and packing operations.
• Experience managing vendor and supplier relationships.

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• ITI qualification coupled with relevant plant experience is also acceptable.
• Additional training or certification in Production or Operations Management is advantageous.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior work experience in FMCG or food production environments.
• Familiarity with audit procedures, GMP standards, and food safety protocols.
• Proven ability to manage sizable teams and oversee multiple operational functions concurrently.