Operations Management
- Plan, organize, and control daily feed nmill production activities
- Ensure production targets (volume, efficiency, yield) are achieved
- Optimize plant performance (OEE, downtime, throughput)
- Maintain consistent product quality according to formulations and standards
Production & Quality Control
- Ensure all feed products comply with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor raw material usage, batching accuracy, and processing parameters
- Coordinate with QA/QC team for testing and continuous improvement
Maintenance & Engineering
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of plant machinery
- Ensure minimum breakdown and optimal equipment availability
- Coordinate with maintenance team for timely repair and upgrades
Cost Control & Efficiency
- Manage production cost (labor, energy, wastage, raw material loss)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost per MT
- Monitor KPIs such as conversion cost, shrinkage, and efficiency
Supply Chain & Inventory
- Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams for raw materials
- Ensure proper storage, stock accuracy, and FIFO compliance
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock
People Management
- Lead and develop feedmill team (production, maintenance, warehouse)
- Ensure manpower planning, training, and performance management
- Promote a strong safety culture and discipline in the plant
HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and procedures
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions
- Minimize incidents, accidents, and environmental risks
Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare and submit production, cost, and performance reports
- Coordinate closely with Nutrition, Sales, and Logistics teams
- Support management with operational insights and improvement plans
Key KPIs
- Production volume vs target
- Conversion cost per MT
- Plant efficiency (OEE)
- Downtime & machine utilization
- Product quality compliance
- Safety (zero accidents / LTIs)