Plant Manager – Dairy Industry

About the CompanyHeritage Foods Limited is one of India’s leading and most reputed FMCG companies, established in 1992. Founded by N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Heritage Group is among the fastest-growing publicly listed companies in India.Heritage’s milk and value-added dairy products have a strong market presence across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, NCR Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.About the RoleWe are seeking a results-oriented Plant Operations Manager to lead dairy plant operations with a strong focus on production excellence, cost optimization, and statutory compliance.This role is responsible for ensuring seamless plant functioning, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, driving operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business targets.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee plant maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operationsMonitor material balance, procurement, production, and sales through ERP/SAPControl process losses and optimize energy & cost efficiencyManage inventory, stores, packing material, and SMP consumptionEnsure debtor control, credit policy compliance, and sales reconciliationDrive expense control and effective resource utilizationLead manpower planning, performance management, and training initiativesAddress internal audit observations and ensure insurance complianceQualificationsB.Tech (Dairy Technology)M.Sc (Dairy Science)Required SkillsStrong expertise in dairy plant operationsProduction planning, quality control & cost management knowledgeFinancial discipline and statutory compliance awarenessSAP proficiency and MIS reporting skillsStrong leadership and team management capabilities

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