Plant Operations Lead-Agri Business (Rice)

Confidence Infrastructure PLC is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Plant Operations Lead to oversee rice handling, warehouse operations, quality verification, packaging and dispatch activities within its Rice Business.The role will ensure that rice purchased from external millers is received, inspected, stored and dispatched efficiently, maintaining the required quality and quantity while minimising handling and storage losses. The position will lead the QC and Store teams and coordinate with suppliers, Purchase, Sales and logistics service providers to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily rice sorting, grading, cleaning and packing activities to meet quality specifications and delivery requirements.Coordinate supplier deliveries and ensure weight verification, quality inspection and quantity reconciliation before acceptance.Manage warehouse operations, including storage planning by variety, grade and lot, FIFO inventory rotation, stock counts and variance reconciliation.Ensure appropriate food-grain storage conditions, hygiene, pest control and loss prevention.Plan dispatch against approved delivery orders and supervise transport coordination, loading, documentation and handover.Monitor stock position, stock ageing, handling losses, supplier delivery performance and cost per tonne handled.Lead, train and allocate responsibilities to QC and Store Officers.Manage labour contractors, transport providers and pest-control service providers within approved contracts.Maintain accurate operational records to support traceability, compliance and audits.Enforce workplace safety, including manual-handling and fire-safety practices.Drive improvements in turnaround time, storage utilisation, operational efficiency and cost control.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Educational QualificationsBachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business from a reputed university.An MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain or Operations will be preferred.Experience Required8–12 years of experience in warehouse, supply chain or operations management within food-grain, agro-processing, food or FMCG businesses.At least 3 years of experience managing a team.Experience in food-grain storage and handling will be strongly preferred.Required CompetenciesWarehouse and inventory management.Food-grain storage and handling, including moisture control, pest control, stacking and FIFO.Quality verification, inbound and outbound logistics planning, and loss prevention.Supplier, vendor and service-provider coordination.ERP inventory and dispatch modules, Microsoft Excel, and warehouse or barcode systems where applicable.Leadership, planning, problem-solving, accountability and effective communication.Cost control, health and safety, risk management and continuous improvement.Compensation & BenefitsProvident Fund.Festival Bonus.Gratuity.Earned Leave Encashment.Mobile Bill Allowance.Health Insurance.Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Programs, including confidential counselling support.Access to the company library, wellness and self-development resources.Work Schedule: Six-day work week.