Summarized Accountability:

Strategic planning and execution to enhance Productivity, Efficiency and Profitability,throughout the company's operations.

Reports To : Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

Location Pune

Key Responsibilities :

India Steering Team Member :

- To head Pan India Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management functions.

- As a member of the India Steering Team, to contribute to the development and execution of Long-Range Planning (LRP), Annual Operating Planning Process (AOP).

- To implement strategies in alignment with Business priorities and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the team below.

To Head Manufacturing Operations :

- To manage all the Manufacturing Plants - Set up strategic plan for Production & Maintenance. (Currently in Pune & HP) including third Party

- To Review and Set performance standards for all functions reporting.

- To effectively control / reduce COGS and introduce new cost-saving initiatives.

- To review and develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

- To Develop systems to address Administrative issues or grievances, if any

- To Stay up to date with latest Production Management Best Practices and concepts.

To Head Supply Chain Function ( Stores / Warehouse (Dry & Cold) / Dispatch)

- To Strategically lead the sub functions of SCM - Warehouse (Dry & Cold), Logistics and Transportation services.

- To review and develop SOPs to liaison and negotiate with Suppliers,Manufacturers and Vendors.

- To develop and ensure proper execution of SOPs for keeping track of quality,quantity, stock levels / Inventory, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency in most optimum manner.

- To develop and improve on supplier's connect programs, Vendor Management & Negotiation.

- To develop and control processes for Warehouse (RM/PM and FG) to ensure optimum level of Inventory in day store, external stores and FG Warehouse.

- To develop and control all Inbound - Outbound logistics processes including transportation, material movement & control, and warehousing to ensure finished products are in the right place and at the right time.

Co-ordination with other functions :

- To Co-ordinate with R&D/Accounts for effective & efficient running of Operations;

- Partner with R&D, Marketing & Sales in developing, testing and launching New Products

- Co-ordinate with Sales to resolve customer complaints.

- Co-ordinate with WHQ and other Rich's plant for information/best-practice sharing;

- Maintain good relationship with government organizations; comply with local and International laws, regulations and Food Safety requirements (FSSAI) as applicable to the business.

New Business Development :

- Effectively Manage co-packers;

- Identify new Business Development Opportunities Lead Projects / Refurbishment

- Planning, monitoring and evaluating projects (Brownfield & Greenfield) as per company guidelines.

- Coordination with Indian and US partners for requirement of projects, timelines, budgets and planning.

Experience & Education :

- With a university degree in science/Food/Diary Technology/ Engineering

- Be familiar with food equipment

- Rich experience in Operation (Production, Supply Chain and Maintenance) management;

- Be familiar with modern management systems.

Functional Requirements :

- Be good at communication with different levels of people within organization;

- A good team player;

- Good knowledge of ISO22000 systems.

- Health in line with food plant requirement.

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