Plant Manager – Dairy Industry

About the Role We 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 Responsibilities Oversee plant maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations Monitor material balance, procurement, production, and sales through ERP/SAP Control process losses and optimize energy & cost efficiency Manage inventory, stores, packing material, and SMP consumption Drive expense control and effective resource utilization Lead manpower planning, performance management, and training initiatives Address internal audit observations and ensure insurance compliance Qualifications B.Tech (Dairy Technology) M.Sc (Dairy Science) Required Skills Must know local language (Telugu) Strong expertise in dairy plant operations Production planning, quality control & cost management knowledge Financial discipline and statutory compliance awareness SAP proficiency and MIS reporting skills Strong leadership and team management capabilities