Sector
Food Industry
Keyword

Manager Food Plant

Manager Food Processing Plant

Minimum B. Sc. (Chemical, Dairy Technology, Food Technology)

Minimum experience of 10 to 12 years in a relevant field

The tasks a Manager, Food Processing Plant is expected to perform include:

Directing and co-ordinating the activities of the food processing plant

Contacting the buyers or growers to make arrangements for purchasing or harvesting the delivery of food products

Directing the staff through subordinate supervisory personnel

Managing the workers engaged in the processing, canning, freezing, storing and shipping of food products

Directing and co-ordinating the activities concerned with the dismantling, moving, installing or repairing of machines and equipment

Approving the plant payroll and the payments for purchased materials or products

Estimating the quantities of foods required for processing

Ordering the foods, materials, supplies and equipment as per the needs of the plant

Hiring, transferring and discharging employees of the plant unit

Providing suppliers with transportation to expedite the delivery of purchased products or supplies to the plant

Arranging for the freezing of packaged products by other food processing plants

Negotiating with the suppliers of the raw food

Knowledge of agricultural products, seafood, meat or other raw materials

Proficient in the processes involving the processing, canning, freezing, storing and shipping of food products

Knowledge of the machines and equipment required for food processing

Skilled in the activities of managing personnel in a manufacturing/processing plant

Aware of the various suppliers of raw materials

Familiar with the laws and regulations regarding food processing

Familiar with the quality control methods and requirements in food processing

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Skilled in supply chain logistics

Master?s in Business Administration

Leadership qualities

Good communication skills

Team player

Good listening skills

Hard working

Self-motivated

Dynamic

Good negotiation skills

It is not a desk job

The candidate will supervise a team of Plant Workers and Supervisors

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For candidates with experience of 10 to 12 years - INR 1,00,000 to INR 1,25, 000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Food Industry in India

The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the food industry of India have referred to this industry as the highest profit incurring sector considering the scope it has to offer for value addition. In particular, the food processing industry in India has been recognized as a high-priority area. This is because the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth.

The latest figures have revealed that the total food production in India is likely to double in the next 10 years as the country?s domestic food market is estimated to reach US$ 258 billion by 2015.

Considering all the world data, the Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest with its retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at a rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. This indicates a vast scope for both investors and exporters.

Given all these figures it is safe to say that the demand for a Manager, Food Processing Plant is there in the present and will surely increase in coming years.

Food processing units

Food packing units

Cities and towns across India