Purpose
The Production & Operations Head at our client is responsible for overseeing end-to-end poultry meat processing operations to ensure efficiency, product quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role is vital for achieving operational excellence and maintaining a smooth, reliable supply chain. The position also oversees the overall management and seamless functioning of all factory operations.
Scope
This role covers all production activities within the processing plant, including slaughtering, dressing, chilling, packaging, and other related functions. It includes responsibility for workforce management, equipment and energy utilization, and ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
Objectives
- Ensure efficient production operations that meet or exceed planned targets.
- Maintain high product quality and food safety standards.
- Promote safe, sustainable, and compliant working practices.
- Optimize resource utilization and manage production costs effectively.
- Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Ensure all production-related machines and equipment remain in proper working condition, including oversight of spare parts planning and preventive maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage all production activities as per daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
- Monitor equipment performance and optimize production schedules to minimize downtime and increase throughput.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all production processes.
- Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards throughout the processing plant.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, certifications, and quality norms.
- Train staff on equipment handling, safety protocols, and production processes.
- Implement systems for monitoring staff productivity and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to reduce wastage, improve yield, and control production costs.
- Enforce safety protocols to ensure a risk-free and compliant work environment.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, HR, Finance, and other departments for smooth operational coordination.
- Ensure finished products consistently meet company quality standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely communication and efficient unloading operations.
- Implement process controls to minimize production losses and ensure cost-effective operations.
- Ensure optimal utilization of cold rooms and other temperature-controlled storage areas.
- Work closely with the integration team to ensure timely availability of live birds based on production plans.
- Track, analyze, and report performance against key KPIs to support operational improvements.
Requirements
- 8–10 years of experience in poultry meat processing/production, with experience in a similar leadership role mandatory.
- Experience in managing medium to large-scale production plants is an added advantage.
- Master’s degree with a technical background preferred.
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