Greetings from Synergy Resource Solutions, a leading recruitment consultancy firm.We are hiring for our client company, which is a growing dairy brand and offering high-quality packaged milk, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and other milk-based products.They are seeking a Dairy Plant Manager with proven experience in managing packaged milk production facilities and a strong background in dairy technology. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire plant operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability.Job Title: Dairy Plant Head/ Manager – Packaged Milk & Dairy ProductsExperience: 7+ years in dairy plant operations with a background in Dairy TechnologyWork Timing:Job Location: Uttar PradeshKey Responsibilities:1. Milk Sourcing & Procurement Coordination
Coordinate daily milk procurement from Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs) and Village-Level Collection Centers (VLCs).
Ensure uninterrupted raw milk supply in desired quality and volume.
Work closely with the procurement and field team to maintain low COGS and consistent SNF/fat levels.
2. Production Management
Oversee and manage daily production schedules of milk, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and other SKUs.
Ensure optimum use of resources, minimal wastage, and zero stock-outs.
Supervise staffing, process flows, and equipment operations to achieve production targets.
3. Milk & Product Quality Management
Implement and monitor stringent quality checks at every stage – procurement, chilling, processing, and packaging.
Maintain FSSAI compliance, hygiene standards, and regulatory documentation.
Troubleshoot any deviation in quality and work on root cause analysis.
4. Quality Assurance & Lab Oversight
Lead the in-house QA lab for milk and dairy product testing.
Ensure proper documentation, test logs, and batch-wise product QC reports.
Regularly audit QA processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
5. Plant Maintenance & Infrastructure
Manage the preventive and breakdown maintenance schedule for boilers, chillers, pasteurizers, packaging machines, etc.
Coordinate with vendors and AMC partners for timely repairs and spares.
Maintain high plant uptime and machine efficiency.
6. Logistics & Dispatch Management
Oversee the daily dispatch of products to Distribution Points and market hubs.
Ensure cold chain integrity, vehicle routing optimization, and timely delivery.
Work with logistics partners and in-house teams to improve service levels.
7. New Product Development (NPD)
Support the R&D/product team in trial runs, process stabilization, and packaging innovation for new SKUs.
Facilitate pilot batch testing and scale-up of new dairy products.
8. Plant Profitability & Cost Optimization
Monitor plant performance metrics, costs, output, and yield ratios.
Work with finance to analyze cost drivers and implement savings plans.
Drive initiatives for energy efficiency, raw material optimization, and labor productivity.
7+ years of experience in dairy plant operations, preferably in packaged milk & fermented dairy products.
Degree in Dairy Technology or Food Technology (B.Tech/M.Tech from reputed institute preferred).
Strong understanding of milk processing, pasteurization, fermentation, and packaging lines.
Proficient in plant operations, production planning, quality control, and compliance.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams, plant audits, and large production volumes.
Desirable Attributes
Leadership & team management abilities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Exposure to automation systems.
Capable of working in a fast-paced, performance-driven setup.
Why Join Us?✔ Take charge of the core operations of a growing dairy brand in Eastern UP✔ Opportunity to build and lead a plant that's scaling in product lines and volumes✔ High-impact leadership role with ownership and visibility✔ Competitive salary + performance incentives and growth prospectsIf your profile matches with requirement & if you are interested, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period.
