Head Operations

Role & responsibilities :

• Accountable for working within budgets and optimizing the cost centers to ensure EBITDA achievement
• Accountable for developing systems and processes in the organization as and when needed to ensure that the business is 100% systems driven
• Accountable for working with the NPD Team on execution of development of new products that is ideated by the Marketing Team
• Manage all continuous improvement processes for all cross functional teams
• Maximizing efficiency and cost optimization in the supply chain, logistics, procurement, production and improving accuracy and results through collaborative approach with vendors/suppliers
• Implementing latest best practices in regard to technology, inventory and demand management, and compliance management across the group
• Driving common processes, disciplines, systems and metrics across the planning function by leveraging technology and advanced planning systems to enable best practice operating efficiencies.
• Accountable for Performance Management of the team
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Utilizing and refining of key performance indicators (KPI) to monitor and drive performance and continuous improvement; ensuring strict compliance with regulations, and group standards
• Leading the factory projects to create future capabilities & technological upgradation.
• Accountable for leading the Quality Control department ensuring all standards are met

Candidate Must Have:

• 10-12 years of overall experience in the FMCG industry with expertise in Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations.
• 3 years experience in plant operations, production planning and execution
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; from a Tier 1 or 2 college in India
• An experience of having led a team of at least 15-20 people in the Operations space in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to set processes and structures
• Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Living within 5 Km radius from Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi.
• Experience in the FMCG start-up space in India preferred
• Preferably having a food technology background
• Candidate from Food industry will be preferred

Skills Required:

• Data processing skills
• Product development
• Risk analysis
• Strategic planning
• Budget management
• Staff management
• Execution Skills
• Organizational Skills
• People Management Skills
• Motivational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Decision-making Skills
• Maintaining Quality Standards

Location being critical and if not meeting that requirement currently, open to relocation is a must.