Dairy Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Production Management & Quality Control

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• The Cultured Process: Oversee the end-to-end execution of our traditional curd-method culturing process (boiling raw milk, separating cream, setting and fermenting cream into curd overnight, churning, and slow-clarifying). Ensure the final ghee consistently achieves its signature premium aroma and granular ( danedar ) texture.
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• Raw Milk Gatekeeping: Manage the strict inspection and fat/purity testing of incoming raw A2 milk from our select suppliers. Ensure zero compromise on raw material quality.
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• Byproduct Optimization: Efficiently manage the high volume of high-value skimmed milk and buttermilk left over from the cream-separation process, directing its conversion into premium curd and Masala Chhas.
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• Compliance & Hygiene: Enforce spotless sanitation and food safety standards across the facility, ensuring strict compliance with FSSAI regulations.
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2. Operational Scaling & Expansion Strategy

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• Standardization: Create clear, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) so that product quality remains perfectly identical as our production volume multiplies.
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• Capacity Upgrades: Work closely with ownership to optimize plant layout, source higher-capacity processing equipment, and scale daily throughput smoothly toward 1,000 liters.
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• Inventory & Logistics: Maintain tight tracking of batch records, raw materials, and premium packaging inventory (glass jars, labels, delivery supplies).
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3. Team Leadership & Culture

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• Floor Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate our growing team of 5 to 15 workers. Lead by example—this is a hands-on role on an active floor, not a desk-bound corporate job.
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• Resource Management: Minimize processing waste, optimize labor schedules, and maximize yield per liter of raw milk.
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Required Qualifications & Experience

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• Education: Degree or Diploma in Dairy Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
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• Experience: 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in a dairy processing plant. Experience in small-to-mid-sized premium dairies or expanding food startups is highly preferred.
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• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of milk fat dynamics, curd-fermentation biology, temperature-controlled clarifying, and standard dairy testing equipment.
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• Growth Mindset: An energetic, problem-solving professional who thrives in a growing team environment and is excited by the challenge of scaling a boutique operation into a major commercial player.
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