Job Opening in General Mills | Nashik (Maharashtra)
Job Opening in General Mills | Nashik (Maharashtra)
Position: Operations Head – Nashik Plant, India Foods Business
Company: General Mills India
Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India
About General Mills:
General Mills, a global consumer foods company headquartered in Minnesota, US, with over $18.1 billion in net sales (2021) and 36,000+ employees worldwide. Recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Companies to Work For,’ General Mills is committed to delivering products that enhance nutrition, save time, provide health benefits, and taste great.
India Foods Business Unit:
As part of General Mills’ international organization, the India Foods Business Unit plays a pivotal role, contributing $1 billion in revenue. With a diverse portfolio, including renowned brands like Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Häagen-Dazs, and Nature Valley, the unit operates in Retail, Food Service, Bakeries, and Exports.
Nashik Plant Overview:
The Nashik Plant supports various businesses, producing retail cake mixes, frozen dough, and snacks for domestic and international markets. In line with General Mills’ commitment to excellence, the plant focuses on maintaining high-quality standards, efficient production, and adherence to safety policies.
Role Overview:
The Operations Head is responsible for overseeing the entire manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal performance, and aligning operations with business objectives. Key responsibilities include people development, implementing policies and procedures, maintaining safety standards, optimizing machinery, and achieving production targets.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations:
- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and safety policies.
- Maintain effective shop floor discipline and maximize resource utilization.
- Ensure machinery’s optimal availability, efficiency, and capacity utilization.
- Uphold quality standards, meeting production targets, and dispatch schedules.
- Drive continuous process improvements and infrastructure projects.
- Recruit, train, develop, and evaluate operations staff.
- Administer financial aspects and prepare budgets.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Lead internal and external audits at the plant level.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and business process development.
- Support General Mills Global/International initiatives through networking and knowledge sharing.
Values and Leadership:
- Uphold General Mills values, demonstrating engaging leader behavior.
- Prioritize transparency, ethics, and integrity in all dealings.
- Foster teamwork, diversity, and innovation to drive positive outcomes.
- Seek improvements and take decisive actions on critical priorities.
Integrity/Character:
The ideal candidate should exhibit high standards of integrity, resilience, and persistence. Effective communication, conflict management, and emotional resilience are essential for working across teams, businesses, functions, and cultures.
Candidate Profile:
- Master’s degree or MBA in Operations preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) from premier institutions preferred.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Operations, preferably in FMCG, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, or Consumer Goods.
- Comfortable in a matrixed organization with a proven track record of strategic partnership development, team building, and change management.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and conflict management skills.
Company Overview:
General Mills is not just about making food the world loves; it’s a place that prioritizes being a force for good, encouraging continuous learning, exploring new perspectives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. The company seeks individuals who are bold thinkers, possess big hearts, challenge each other, and are hungry for what’s next.
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