Plant Head, FMCG

Job Description

Title: Plant Head, FMCG

Company Name: SMC Enterprise Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 50 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Masters

Master’s in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Pharmacy or BSc in ME/EEE/IPE/Chemical/ Food Engineering

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Age At most 50 years

• At least 15 years of experience with 7 years in leading Factory Operations

• Should have Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking & Problem-solving skills

• Criteria may be relaxed for highly deserving candidates

SMC Enterprise Ltd has a vacancy for the following permanent position for FMCG Factory, Bhabanipur, Gazipur:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manufacturing Excellence & Smart Automation Leadershi
  Own end to end responsibility for production, maintenance, and warehousing to meet volume, quality, and cost targets. Maximize capacity utilization of automated lines through optimized scheduling and bottleneck elimination. Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput in automated processes. Drive real time performance management using digital KPIs such as: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Yield and scrap rates, Equipment uptime and line efficiency.

• Predictive Maintenance & Industry 4.0 Enablement
  Transition the plant from reactive/preventive maintenance to predictive and failures before breakdowns occur. Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including: IoT-enabled equipment monitoring, Automated quality inspection systems, AI-driven process controls and alarms.

• Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
  Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems across automated production lines. Maintain robust quality assurance systems to meet product specifications and sensory standards. Ensure traceability, documentation, and deviation control in digitally enabled systems. Lead and close out internal and external quality audits with full compliance readiness.

• Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
  Champion a zero harm safety culture, especially critical in environments with robotics and automated machinery. Enforce compliance with OSHA / ISO safety standards. Ensure machine safety, interlocks, automation guarding, and operator training. Manage environmental performance, including: Energy consumption per unit, Waste handling, Utility optimization.

• Talent Development & Industrial Relations
  Build and mentor multi-disciplinary teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, warehouse). Upskill workforce for automation, data-driven decision making, and digital operations. Create a culture of accountability, continuous learning, safety ownership, and innovation. Manage industrial relations (IR), union/CBA matters, and disciplinary processes to maintain stable operations.

• Cost Control & Capital Project Ownership
  Own annual operating budgets (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) for the plant. Control cost variances in materials, labor, utilities, and maintenance. Lead automation upgrades, line expansion, and technology investments to improve productivity and ROI. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and without disrupting operations.

• Sustainability & Decarbonization
  Drive energy efficiency initiatives in high energy automated processes. Support decarbonization goals through process optimization and renewable energy adoption where feasible. Lead the plant’s journey toward Zero Waste using circular economy principles in: Water treatment, Raw material utilization, Scrap reduction.

• Supply Chain Synchronization
  Collaborate closely with procurement to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply for automated lines. Maintain high-accuracy inventory control (raw materials, WIP, finished goods). Minimize losses, variances, and service failures. Coordinate with logistics and distribution teams to consistently meet customer service levels.

• New Product & Process Development Support
  Work with R&D and Marketing to assess manufacturing feasibility of new products early. Lead trials, pilot runs, and scale up activities on automated equipment. Ensure faster time to market by leveraging digital models and standardized process engineering.

• Any other task assigned by the management.