Factory Manager

Quantum Confectionary; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Limited in India seeks a senior Plant Production & Maintenance leader to establish and oversee goals, strategies and budgets across all plant operations. You will drive profitability, safety, quality and efficiency through coordinated production, maintenance and facilities management, while aligning with food processing standards.

You will work with HR, accounting and procurement teams to optimize resources, manage maintenance planning, supplier performance, and ensure regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Establish goals, objectives and guidelines covering all phases of plant operations and staff activities to maintain an efficient, functional and profitable plant.
• Plan and execute strategies to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the plant operation.
• Review and analyze production, maintenance, operational, and quality control reports to determine causes of problems and take corrective actions.
• Direct and manage plant operations to meet safety, production, quality and maintenance standards.
• Coordinate with HR, Administration, Purchase, Maintenance and Quality Control to optimize production resources.
• Support plant-level information, records and actions required for labour law compliance and regulatory interactions.
• Develop the maintenance personnel to achieve plant goals in a safe work environment.
• Plan and direct production activities with Purchase, Maintenance, and Quality Control to optimize resource utilization.

Job description

PLANT PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE

• Establish goals, objectives and guidelines covering all phases of plant operations and staff activities to maintain an efficient, functional and profitable plant.
• Plan and execute Strategies to enhance profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout the Plant operation.
• Review and analyze production, maintenance, operational, and quality control reports to determine causes of operating/production problems or of nonconformity with product specifications & make appropriate corrections.
• Review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the Plant.
• Direct and manage plant operations to meet or exceed safety, production, quality, food safety and maintenance standards.
• Undertake responsibility for maintenance, involving cost reduction, process equipment improvements and process equipment optimization.
• Plan, budget and coordinate all preventive/corrective maintenance activities and define periodical budget requirements.
• Ensure availability of the spare parts inventory and direct the repair and maintenance associated with equipment systems and recommend replacements as required.
• To develop maintenance personnel to achieve plant goals while maintaining a safe, harmonious work environment that is consistent with good manufacturing practices of food processing.
• Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed ITC expectations.
• Plan and direct production activities with Purchase, Maintenance, and Quality Control Sections to achieve optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, equipment and raw material.
• Takes ownership in managing and maintaining ITC relations by both receiving and calling on concern ITC representatives to promote a sound relationship and to act a liaison between them and the plant to solve any problems which have or might arise.
• Appointed as occupier of the plant, ensure the duties and responsibilities of the occupier is performed as per the regulatory requirements

HR & ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION

• Coordinate and work closely with the HR and Administration team on manpower planning, recruitment, training, industrial relations, statutory compliance and facility management to support plant operations.
• Provide plant-level inputs and coordinate with the HR team on HR administration, employee benefits and payroll matters.
• Work closely with the HR to identify staffing requirements and support timely, cost-effective recruitment for the plant.
• Coordinate with the HR team on employee engagement and retention initiatives, highlighting plant-level concerns and supporting agreed actions.
• Work closely with the HR to promote a positive workplace and a performance-based culture through agreed people management practices.
• Coordinate with the HR and Administration team on contract labour agency requirements and deployment of contract workers based on plant needs.
• Support the HR team with plant-level information, records and actions required for labour law compliance, and promptly escape any concerns.
• Coordinate with the HR and Administration team on interactions with regulatory bodies and provide operational support and information as required.
• Work closely with the HR to review supplier and service provider performance and provide operational inputs on contract terms and service requirements.

ACCOUNTS & FINANCE COORDINATION

• Work closely with the Accounts team to prepare annual plant budgets aligned with operating plans.
• Manage plant resources within approved budgets and coordinate with the Accounts team to monitor expenditure, explain variances and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Accounts team by providing timely operational records and confirmations to support invoicing and collection follow‑up.
• Provide supporting documents and plant‑level information required by the Accounts team for accounting procedures, audits and statutory compliance.
• Work closely with the Accounts team to provide accurate and timely plant cost and performance inputs for financial reports to the Board.

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

• Prepare health and safety strategies and developing internal policy and making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring the security of the plant assets and the premises
• Carry out risk assessments and consider ways to minimize risks.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Lead in‑house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
• Deploy & Manage Safety personnel to monitor and maintain safety and health, prevent and fight fires, respond to accidents and control environment pollution.

PURCHASE & STORES MANAGEMENT

• Ensure development of all procurement related policies & procedures
• Maintain & increase purchase efficiency by reducing cost & timely supply of materials
• Negotiate and finalize terms & conditions for all vendor contracts related to all purchases & services
• Negotiate payment terms, defect liability period, warranty / guarantee with vendors.
• Manage orders, review and approve requisitions, manage inbound inventory, and track supplier performance.
• Develop the companys inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital.
• Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organized and controlled to sufficiently support production and the goals of the business.
• Organize and supervise development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Direct and manage personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Assures consistent quality of product by developing and enforcing effective quality management systems, validating processes; providing documentation, managing staff.
• Monitors compliance with quality standards on production floor to ensure product conforms to specification and food safety practices
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety Norms and compliance with HACCP Certification Standards.
• Guide quality assurance auditing functions and ensuring corrective actions/process improvements are addressed

COMPLIANCE

• Responsible for managing the compliance of all the plant policies and procedures relating to Statutory and local compliance.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance plans for programs, such as air quality, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.

MIS

• Responsible for planning, implementation and generation of MIS reports of the respective departments.
• Review and approve all MIS documents prepared by the designated person in their respective department