Business Unit Head

Job Description:

 Job Title: BUH – Soyabean & Sunflower Solvent Extraction Plant

Location:

Manufacturing Plant Location

Reporting To:

Director / COO / Business Head

Job Summary:

The Plant Head will be responsible for leading end-to-end operations of the Soyabean & Sunflower Solvent Extraction Plant, including production, maintenance, utilities, quality, commercial coordination, procurement support, dispatch planning, and overall plant profitability. The role requires strong expertise in solvent extraction operations along with commercial acumen to manage plant costs, vendor coordination, inventory, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations

• Lead overall plant operations including seed preparation, solvent extraction, oil recovery, meal handling, refinery coordination, and utilities.
• Ensure achievement of production targets with optimum capacity utilization.
• Monitor extraction efficiency, oil yield, solvent losses, and production KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Commercial & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee commercial activities related to procurement coordination, inventory control, dispatch planning, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with procurement teams for timely sourcing of soyabean, sunflower seeds, chemicals, packing materials, and consumables.
• Monitor raw material consumption, stock reconciliation, and plant-level commercial controls.
• Ensure proper documentation related to inward, outward, billing coordination, weighbridge, and logistics.
• Support management in budgeting, costing, profitability analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.

Production & Process Management

• Ensure smooth processing operations as per quality and production standards.
• Optimize process parameters to maximize oil recovery and minimize wastage.
• Maintain production MIS, operational reports, and process documentation.

Maintenance & Utilities

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and utilities.
• Ensure efficient functioning of boilers, ETP, electrical systems, conveyors, and extraction equipment.
• Plan annual shutdowns and maintenance schedules.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to food safety standards, pollution control norms, and statutory compliance.
• Implement SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and safety systems across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with factory laws, safety audits, and environmental regulations.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor production, maintenance, commercial, stores, and utility teams.
• Drive accountability, discipline, and performance management across departments.
• Build a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Oil Technology or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in edible oil manufacturing or solvent extraction plants.
• Strong exposure to Soyabean & Sunflower extraction processes along with commercial operations.
• Experience in handling plant operations, procurement coordination, inventory, dispatch, and cost management.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Industry Background:

• Edible Oil Manufacturing
• Solvent Extraction Plants
• Agro Processing
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Oil Refinery Plants

Key Skills:

• Solvent Extraction Operations
• Edible Oil Processing
• Commercial Operations
• Inventory & Dispatch Management
• Procurement Coordination
• Plant Operations
• Utility & Maintenance Management
• Cost Optimization
• Production Planning
• Team Management
• Safety & Compliance