Plant Lead (RTE, 8+ Yrs, Sonipat)
Michael Page
- End-to-end ownership of a fast-scaling food business
- High-impact leadership role spanning NPD, supply chain, and operations.
The hiring company is a well-established organization in the FMCG industry with a focus on the food sector. It operates at a scale that offers stability and growth opportunities, making it an attractive employer for professionals in engineering and manufacturing.
Job Description
- Lead NPD and overall business operations for the convenience and staples portfolio.
- Manage end-to-end supply chain: production, planning, procurement, and inventory.
- Oversee manufacturing operations including plant performance and co-manufacturing partners.
- Ensure stringent compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Drive product lifecycle from ideation and trials to successful commercialisation.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (NPD, quality, procurement, and external vendors).
- Optimise cost, efficiency, and scalability across product lines.
- Experience: Typically 8-15+ years in food manufacturing, FMCG, or packaged foods.
- Core expertise: Strong exposure to NPD, plant operations, and end-to-end supply chain management.
- Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, etc.) and quality systems.
- Operations exposure: Proven experience managing 3rd party/co-manufacturing setups.
- Skills: Stakeholder management, negotiation, vendor development, and cross-functional leadership.
- Tools/Systems: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), production planning tools, and quality management systems.
- Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline (MBA preferred but not mandatory).
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, data-driven, hands-on operator with the ability to scale businesses and manage ambiguity.
End-to-end ownership of a fast-scaling food business; High-impact leadership role spanning NPD, supply chain, and operations.
Contact
Quote job ref: JN-062026-7030780