Senior Executive - Packing

About the Role

Located in Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, this role is a senior executive position responsible for overseeing shift production and planning for Soft Oil and Vanaspati packing operations. Reporting to the Manager of Packing, the candidate will lead a team of four and ensure efficient production and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production activities while managing material balances including oil, chemicals, by-products, and control variable costs within approved budgets.
• Collaborate with commercial and purchasing departments to coordinate dispatches of co-products, by-products, and hazardous waste to ensure smooth operations.
• Work with the engineering department to implement preventive maintenance for maintaining optimal productivity.
• Maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and lead safety initiatives within the plant.
• Develop charts and schedules, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare daily and monthly production reports.
• Monitor plant performance against targets, identify technical issues, and provide support for operational and maintenance troubleshooting.
• Oversee technical efficiency controls, enforce shop floor discipline, and manage worker interactions to resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure adherence to Good Housekeeping (GHK) practices throughout the plant.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of refinery operations including Physical and Chemical processes, Acid oil refining, Fractionation, Hydrogenation, CIE.
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) operations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma, B.E. or B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering or Oil Technology.
• 10 to 12 years of experience, preferably in the edible oil industry, specifically in packing operations.

About the Company

Bunge is a global agribusiness leader committed to connecting farmers and consumers by delivering essential food, feed, and fuel products. With over 34,000 employees worldwide and more than 200 years of experience, Bunge operates across grain origination, storage, distribution, and oilseed processing. The company is passionate about sustainability, food security, and community prosperity and prides itself on values such as teamwork, innovation, and integrity.

Additional Information

• The position demands leadership qualities in decision making aligned with global business strategies, strong communication and networking skills, and the capacity to develop data-driven approaches.
• The role emphasizes safety leadership and fostering collaborative environments.