Dairy Operation Manager

Company: Bong Bilona (Startup)

Location: Kolkata, Bankura / Purulia, West Bengal (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time (6 days a week, 8 hours/day)

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹45,000 per month (Based on experience) + Travel & Commute Allowances

About the Role

Are you a dairy industry expert who bridges the gap between ancient Vedic traditions and modern food safety? Bong Bilona is looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead the setup and production of our premium A2 Cultured Ghee unit.

This is not a desk job. We need a "Ground Zero" leader who can set up a factory from scratch, manage farmer relationships, and ensure every jar of ghee meets the highest "Danedaar" (granular) quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Setup & Equipment Management:

• Lead the selection, installation, and trial runs of all machinery (Jacketed boilers, Bi-directional Bilona churners, BMCs, and filling lines).
• Design the factory floor layout to ensure maximum hygiene and workflow efficiency (FSSAI/APEDA compliant).

2. Milk Procurement & Supply Chain:

• Establish and manage a network of A2 milk farmers/clusters.
• Implement strict milk testing protocols (Fat, SNF, Adulteration) at the collection point.

3. Production & SOP Ownership:

• Oversee the complete 30-hour Bilona cycle: Milk Boiling → Inoculation → Curdling → Churning → Clarification → Cooling.
• Draft and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every stage of production.
• Maintain 100% batch traceability and lab-testing records.

4. Team Building & Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and manage a dedicated team of production staff, churners, and packaging personnel.
• Manage duty rosters and ensure a high-performance, hygienic work environment.

5. Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure the unit is always "Audit-Ready" for FSSAI, Organic Certification, and Export inspections.
• Monitor yield ratios and minimize wastage.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Dairy/Ghee production. Specific experience in the Bilona (Curd-churned) method is mandatory.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of A2 milk properties, fermentation science, and fat recovery.
• Education: Degree/Diploma in Dairy Technology, Food Science, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory if you have extensive practical experience.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage rural workforces and farmer relations.
• Language: Fluency in Bengali is essential for local coordination; basic English/Hindi for reporting.

Benefits

• Travel Allowance: Actuals covered for milk procurement and field visits.
• Commute Expense: Reimbursed extra over the base salary.
• Growth: Opportunity to grow into a General Manager/VP Operations role as the brand scales to export markets.
• Impact: Work directly with the founders to build a heritage brand from the ground up.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person