GM PLANT

Job Description

Job Description (JD)
Position: General Manager – Plant (Ethanol & Power)
Company: KIJALK STARCH AGRO PRIVATE LIMITED
Location: JAMSHEDPUR
Reporting To: CEO
________________________________________Role Purpose
The General Manager – Plant will be responsible for overall plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of Ethanol, along with power generation, utilities, and maintenance management. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to achieve production targets, statutory compliance, energy optimization, and continuous improvement.________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Operations & Production
• Oversee end-to-end ethanol plant operations, including raw material handling, fermentation, distillation, dehydration, and storage.
• Ensure optimum plant capacity utilization, yield improvement, and quality compliance.
• Monitor and control production parameters to minimize losses and downtime.
• Coordinate production planning in line with sales and dispatch schedules.
2. Power & Utilities Management
• Manage captive power plant / cogeneration systems, boilers, turbines, DG sets, cooling towers, compressors, and water treatment plants.
• Ensure uninterrupted power and steam supply for ethanol production.
• Optimize fuel consumption, energy efficiency, and utility costs.
• Monitor electrical systems, HT/LT panels, and energy audits.
3. Maintenance & Engineering
• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for plant, power, and utility equipment.
• Develop annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules, and spare parts management.
• Ensure equipment reliability, safety interlocks, and statutory inspections.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors for AMC and major overhauls.
4. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, Pollution Control Board (SPCB), PESO, Boiler Inspectorate, Fire & Safety norms.
• Implement and monitor HIRA, LOTO, PTW, confined space, hot work permits, and emergency response systems.
• Drive zero-accident culture and conduct regular safety audits and trainings.
• Ensure ETP/ZLD operations and environmental compliance.
5. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure ethanol quality as per BIS / OMC specifications.
• Maintain statutory records and coordinate with government authorities and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with excise, ethanol movement, and denaturing regulations.

6. Cost Control & Performance Management
• Prepare and control plant OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities in energy, chemicals, manpower, and consumables.
• Track KPIs related to production, energy, maintenance, safety, and quality.
7. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (Production, Power, Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, Safety).
• Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and develop talent within the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.
8. Coordination & Reporting
• Provide regular MIS and performance reports to top management.
• Support management during inspections, audits, and lender visits.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
Educational Qualifications
• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering
• MBA / PG Diploma in Operations or Energy Management (preferred)
Experience Requirements
• 15–25 years of total experience in Ethanol / Distillery / Biofuel plants
• Minimum 5–7 years in a senior leadership role (GM / Plant Head / Operations Head)
• Strong exposure to power plant operations, utilities, and energy optimization
Key Skills & Competencies
• Ethanol production & distillery operations
• Power plant & utilities management
• Plant maintenance & engineering
• Statutory & safety compliance
• Cost optimization & budgeting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ethanol production & yield
• Plant uptime & power availability
• Energy consumption & cost per KL
• Safety incidents & compliance score
• Maintenance cost & breakdown reduction
Remuneration: As per Experience and Skill
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