Head of Operations (Animal Feeds) & Grain Crushing

• Develop and execute the annual operating plan for animal feeds in Nakuru, aligning resources and demand.
• Manage daily feed production processes including grinding, batching, mixing, pelleting, cooling, screening, and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, feed safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate raw material procurement and inventory management to prevent stock-outs and losses.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of feed-mill machinery to minimize downtime.
• Control production costs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Promote workplace safety and environmental standards across operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and traceability in SAP for production and quality control.
• Monitor operational performance indicators and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and develop teams in production, engineering, quality, warehouse, and technical areas, ensuring adequate staffing and training.

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Feed Technology, Food Science, Chemical, Mechanical or Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Fluency in Gujarati or Hindi is mandatory for communication and stakeholder engagement.
• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process operations within animal feeds, grain milling, food processing, edible oils, or similar high-volume FMCG sectors.
• At least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role responsible for production, engineering, quality, cost, and people management.
• Practical knowledge of feed-mill or similar bulk-material processes such as batching, grinding, mixing, pelleting, packing, storage, and dispatch.
• Experience in safety, quality, traceability, throughput, yield, asset reliability, cost reduction, and customer service.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, in manufacturing processes.
• Preferred: Master's degree or MBA.
• Preferred: Certifications in feed safety, quality management, Lean manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, or project management.

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