Plant Manager

people development. The Plant Manager translates strategy into operational excellence and cultivates a high-performance, inclusive culture on site.

Please indicate whether a primary focus of the job is:

• Operational Leadership - Full ownership of end-to-end factory operations to ensure productivity, quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.

• People Leadership - Building and leading a high-performing, engaged workforce through effective talent management, coaching, and culture-building.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end factory operations aligned with business goals and customer expectations.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Production, Planning, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, HR, and Lean teams.

• Champion HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) and ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

• Build and lead an engaged, high-performing workforce through talent development, coaching, and inclusive leadership.

• Oversee demand and material planning and coordinate with Sales, MEA region, and external stakeholders.

• Manage factory budgets and lead GPI (Griffith Continuous Improvement) initiatives for efficiency and profitability.

Functional Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes, regulatory frameworks (FSSAI), Lean Manufacturing, and ERP systems. Proven ability to implement technical solutions to optimize productivity and compliance.

Business Expertise:
Understanding of the food processing industry, its trends, regulatory demands, and customer requirements, with the ability to align operations with overall business strategy.

Leadership:
Experience leading large teams across functions, implementing cross-functional improvements, and mentoring teams to deliver against KPIs.

Problem Solving:
Applies structured problem-solving techniques to address technical and operational challenges. Able to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Impact:
The role has a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, compliance, and overall factory performance. Responsible for executing strategy and delivering business outcomes at the site.

Interpersonal Skills:
Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills to work with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities. Acts as a role model for inclusive and values-driven leadership.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Food, or Dairy preferred)

Minimum Experience:
15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role.

Please review the above details and confirm your interest by replying to this email with your updated resume.