Plant Manager

About UsAs a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.Overview of the positionThe incumbent will be responsible for overseeing our factory operations, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, cost optimization, and adherence to safety standards. This role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to manage multi-site teams effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Management:Lead day-to-day operations of plantMonitor production schedules and ensure alignment with business targets.Set and monitor the performance of the plant against ofi standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing and operating efficiency, administration efficiency, legal compliance, inventory control, finished goods distribution, and human resource managementHealth, Safety & Compliance:Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.Quality Assurance:Ensure compliance with food safety standards, certifications, and customer specifications.Drive continuous improvement in quality control processes.Cost & Resource Optimization:Manage budgets, control operational costs, and optimize resource utilization.Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.Focus on Operational excellence and continuous improvement:Lead Opex and Capex deployment in the plant.Team Leadership & Development:Build and lead a high-performing team across both sites.Provide training and development to enhance workforce capability.Reporting & Analytics:Prepare and present operational reports to senior management.Use data-driven insights to improve plant performance.End to End Project ManagementExperience And Qualification10 to 12 years of experience in food manufacturing with minimum 5 years as factory manager leading the operations.Experience in Ready to Eat manufacturing essential.Degree in food / production technology / Operations ManagementKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Leadership CharacteristicsSystematic thinking and Process orientationCan solve even the tough and complex problemsEnsuring that we understand the needs and specifications of the buyers.Mapping the processes and establishing clear controls for ensuring safe delivery.Understand and implement frameworks which identify gaps and develop solutions.People Management SkillsReads people accurately; can diagnose strengths, weaknesses, and potentialHelps develop people and genuine concern and care for team, active listenerManaging Diverse RelationshipsRelates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, types, and classes; open to differences; effective up, down, sideways, inside and outsidebuilds diverse networks; quick to find common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably.Values and LeadershipIs skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace changenegotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common causecommunicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires othersbuilds motivated, high-performing teams; understands what motivates different people.Demonstrates alignment to ofi's Values (Integrity, People, Collaboration, innovation, and Excellence) and commitment to growing and developing internal talent.ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.