Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions, a leading recruitment consultancy firm. We are hiring for our client company, which is a growing dairy brand and offering high-quality packaged milk, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and other milk-based products. The plant capacity is 2000 LPH. They are seeking a Dairy Plant Manager with proven experience in managing packaged milk production facilities and a strong background in dairy technology. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire plant operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability. Job Title: Dairy Plant Head/ Manager - Packaged Milk & Dairy Products Experience: 7+ years in dairy plant operations with a background in Dairy Technology Work Timing: Job Location: Rampur Uttar Pradesh Key Responsibilities: 1. Milk Sourcing & Procurement Coordination • Coordinate daily milk procurement from Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs) and Village-Level Collection Centers (VLCs). • Ensure uninterrupted raw milk supply in desired quality and volume. • Work closely with the procurement and field team to maintain low COGS and consistent SNF/fat levels. 2. Production Management • Oversee and manage daily production schedules of milk, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and other SKUs. • Ensure optimum use of resources, minimal wastage, and zero stock-outs. • Supervise staffing, process flows, and equipment operations to achieve production targets. 3. Milk & Product Quality Management • Implement and monitor stringent quality checks at every stage - procurement, chilling, processing, and packaging. • Maintain FSSAI compliance, hygiene standards, and regulatory documentation. • Troubleshoot any deviation in quality and work on root cause analysis. 4. Quality Assurance & Lab Oversight • Lead the in-house QA lab for milk and dairy product testing. • Ensure proper documentation, test logs, and batch-wise product QC reports. • Regularly audit QA processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented. 5. Plant Maintenance & Infrastructure • Manage the preventive and breakdown maintenance schedule for boilers, chillers, pasteurizers, packaging machines, etc. • Coordinate with vendors and AMC partners for timely repairs and spares. • Maintain high plant uptime and machine efficiency. 6. Logistics & Dispatch Management • Oversee the daily dispatch of products to Distribution Points and market hubs. • Ensure cold chain integrity, vehicle routing optimization, and timely delivery. • Work with logistics partners and in-house teams to improve service levels. 7. New Product Development (NPD) • Support the R&D/product team in trial runs, process stabilization, and packaging innovation for new SKUs. • Facilitate pilot batch testing and scale-up of new dairy products. 8. Plant Profitability & Cost Optimization • Monitor plant performance metrics, costs, output, and yield ratios. • Work with finance to analyze cost drivers and implement savings plans. • Drive initiatives for energy efficiency, raw material optimization, and labor productivity. Ideal Candidate Profile Required Experience & Skills • 7+ years of experience in dairy plant operations, preferably in packaged milk & fermented dairy products. • Degree in Dairy Technology or Food Technology (B.Tech/M.Tech from reputed institute preferred). • Strong understanding of milk processing, pasteurization, fermentation, and packaging lines. • Proficient in plant operations, production planning, quality control, and compliance. • Experience in managing cross-functional teams, plant audits, and large production volumes. Desirable Attributes • Leadership & team management abilities. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Exposure to automation systems. • Capable of working in a fast-paced, performance-driven setup. Why Join Us? ✔ Take charge of the core operations of a growing dairy brand in Eastern UP ✔ Opportunity to build and lead a plant that’s scaling in product lines and volumes ✔ High-impact leadership role with ownership and visibility ✔ Competitive salary + performance incentives and growth prospects If your profile matches with requirement & if you are interested, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period.
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Dairy Plant Head/ Manager – Packaged Milk & Dairy Products