Manager Factory Operations

The Western India Cashew Company is a third-generation cashew-nut processing business. We are the legacy of the Dhanalaxmi Vilas Cashew Company founded in 1932.

We, as India's leading exporter of value-added nuts and nut products, cater to consumers around the world with tasty and healthy products including cashew nuts, almonds, and apricot kernels.

Western India Cashew Company Pvt Ltd is Indias top exporter of value-added cashew products,

supplying major supermarkets and Food companies in America and Europe.

Our PUREHEART Brand's range of nut products includes Nutreats (cashews, almonds, pistachios),

Nut-mixes, Nut-spreads (sweet / chocolate) and Nut-paste (culinary).

We are professionally led and PUREHEART is a market-leader in Kerala.

Western India Cashew is looking to recruit Manager Factory Operations preferably with FMCG industry background to be part of WICC at its Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu Unit

JOB PURPOSE: The ideal candidate Should be Tamil & from FMCG Only. To meet all aspects of Plant Manufacturing, Productivity,

Role & responsibilities

Quality, Maintenance, capacity expansion projects, process & cost improvements of Unit.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Reportees to the incumbent:

Direct Reportees:

a. Production Manager

b. Maintenance Manager

c. Plant HR Administrative Reporting

Indirect Reportees:

a. Production Executives 4 nos

b. Inventory Controller & Logistics 1 no

c. Technicians 4 nos

d. Machine Operators 6 nos

e. Production & Other Workers 80 nos

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILIITES:

Operations Management:

• Responsible for Factory operations management encompassing production & engineering management, quality management, inventory management and control, warehousing, project management. Conduct Capacity Planning, Executing and Reviewing the agreed Production Plan to meet monthly S&OP targets & financially achieve business goals. Ensure efficiency of man, machine and material resources to meet the desired targets. Manage overall costs including equipment efficiencies, waste, direct labour and materials. Maintain and improve performance of the unit on a continuous basis including cost analysis and monitoring of processes.

• Production Planning: Engage in the Sales & Operational Planning process to coordinate with other functional areas and ensure. Customer service levels are met Coordinate the raw material & packing material inventory process with Inventory Manager and Purchasing department. Manage all work according to packing schedule and maintain an inventory of materials and completion of all projects with required time frame. Develop Master Production Plan based on customer orders and material availability. Plan production line shifts based on capacity and demand analysis. Ensure dispatches of consignments as per monthly export schedules & without delay. Liaise with export team to coordinate dispatch shipments.

• Strategy Deployment: Ensure Strategic alignment of Plant operations with business goals, ensure adequate capacity build up ahead of business need. Drive quality, process change and Lean initiatives to ensure sustained profitable operations in the unit. Liaise with corporate teams like supply chain, sales & marketing, finance, HR & also with Govt. officials, trade unions, venders etc. to ensure smooth run of daily operations. Must have worked in any organization where independent initiatives have taken for setting & improvisation of systems & processes.

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure compliance to applicable statutory requirements at factories. Standardize new products on shop floor along with Technical Function. Responsible for occupational health of the plant.

• People Development: Build positive employee relationship & ensure customer responsive working environment. Monitor & review the performance of the Team. Lead direct reports to develop and understand their KPIs & accordingly review their performance in coordination with HR. Strong team leadership skills to lead, motivate, coach and manage a team. Coordinate with HR department to arrange various trainings on required areas.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure daily ERP data entry is happening & verify the same on daily basis to reflect operating performance. Lead daily stand-up meetings with direct reports and other departments.
• Periodically meet with leadership team to discuss practical ways to improve operating performance.
• Actively identify and solve problems through structured root cause analysis.
• Complete tasks as per allocated completion date.
• Take responsibility for voicing and acting on issues and concerns Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to direct reports.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Should be good at People Management Skills.

• Should be a Self-Motivator.

• Strong presentation & communication - verbal & written.

• Strong planning & organizing skills.

• Strong team leadership skills to lead, motivate, coach and manage a team.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with internal teams and external suppliers and customers.

• A fast & creative problem solver.

Other Requirements:

 Age Between 35 to 45 yrs.

 Work Experience – 15 + experience.

 Industry Preferences – FMCG/Food Processing