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1. Operations & Production Management

• Production Oversight: Plan, direct, and execute daily manufacturing operations for chili powder (dry processing/milling) and chili paste (wet processing/cooking/packaging) lines to meet volume and delivery targets.

• Process Optimization: Optimize yield and output while minimizing raw material wastage, rework, and operational downtime.

• Maintenance & Facilities: Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for milling, grinding, mixing, pasteurization, and packaging machinery.

2. Food Safety, Quality Control & Compliance

• Quality Assurance: Partner with QC/QA to maintain strict quality, moisture, color, particle size, and viscosity standards for all raw chilies and finished products.

• Hygiene & Safety: Enforce strict food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, ISO) and ensure compliance with workplace health and environmental regulations, with specific attention to dust control and allergen/airborne capsaicin management.

3. Supply Chain & Cost Management

• Material Management: Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure a consistent pipeline of raw materials (dry/fresh chilies, oils, spices, packaging materials) and minimize stockouts or inventory degradation.

• Budget & Cost Control: Manage plant operational budgets, monitor utility and labor costs, and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.

4. Leadership & Workforce Management

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor department heads, supervisors, and factory floor staff to foster a high-performance and safety-first culture.

• Resource Allocation: Manage shift scheduling, manpower allocation, and labor relations to ensure smooth multi-line operations.

• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports for senior executive management.

1. Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma.

• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of total experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory, factory management, or plant manager role.

• Industry Focus: Direct experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, spice processing, or sauce/paste production is strongly preferred.

2. Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Food Safety Standards: In-depth working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations relevant to dry and wet food processing.

• Processing Equipment: Familiarity with industrial food machinery (dry mills, pulverizers, wet grinders, steam-jacketed kettles, high-speed sauce filling lines, and automated packaging equipment).

• Software: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic ERP/inventory software (e.g., SAP, Odoo, or local inventory control systems).

3. Soft Skills & Competencies

• Leadership & Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to lead direct labor forces, build team morale, and resolve operational disputes effectively.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities to troubleshoot machinery downtime, batch quality variances, and bottlenecks.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental alignment and executive reporting.