Advance Plastic

Job Description Plant Head Position Title: Plant Head ; Reports To: Director Role Overview The Plant Head will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end plant operations, reporting directly to the Director. This is a key leadership role encompassing Production, Planning, Stores, Maintenance, Purchase, Vendor Development, New Product Development (NPD), and Quality . The role will also have dotted-line responsibility for HR and Sales , ensuring strong cross-functional alignment. The company is undergoing a transformation phase with significant expansion in capacity, infrastructure, and product portfolio. The Plant Head will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, driving new product and vendor development initiatives, and leading expansion projects to build a future-ready manufacturing setup. Key Responsibilities 1. Day-to-Day Manufacturing Operations (35%) Ensure smooth functioning of production processes to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets. Lead Production Planning & Control (PPC) to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery commitments. Oversee availability of raw materials, components, and consumables through effective coordination with Purchase and Stores . Implement and monitor Quality Management Systems for consistent product quality. Drive initiatives to improve machine uptime, reduce breakdowns, and enhance efficiency across the plant. Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, and environmental regulations. 2. New Product Development & Vendor Development (50%) Lead New Product Development (NPD) initiatives in alignment with business growth strategies for both domestic and export markets. Collaborate with R&D/Design teams for feasibility, prototyping, validation, and scaling up of new products. Build and strengthen the vendor base to support new and existing product requirements . Develop new vendors, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality assurance, and reliable supply chain performance. Establish robust APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes for new product launches. Drive cost reduction and localization initiatives through new vendor identification and development. 3. Plant Expansion, Organisation Building & Continuous Improvement (15%) Lead the execution of the new plant building and expansion projects within defined timelines and budgets. Support introduction of new manufacturing processes and advanced technologies. Build and mentor a strong operations team with focus on succession planning and leadership development. Drive Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) initiatives across the organization. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Additional Responsibilities Collaborate with HR (dotted-line) to drive workforce engagement, training, and performance management. Support Sales (dotted-line) by aligning production planning and NPD priorities with customer requirements. Provide inputs to the Director for strategic decisions on capacity planning, capital investments, and market expansion. Represent the company in vendor, customer, and regulatory interactions as required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Operations: OTIF performance, Production Efficiency, Inventory Turnover, Quality PPM levels. NPD & Vendor Development: Number of new products launched, Time-to-market, Vendor performance metrics, Cost competitiveness. Expansion & CI: Achievement of plant expansion milestones, Implementation of new processes, CI projects delivered. People & Culture: Employee retention, Skill development, Team engagement scores. Reporting Structure Direct Reporting: Director [Company Name] Firm Line: Operations (Production, Stores, Planning, Maintenance, Purchase, Vendor Development, NPD, Quality) Dotted Line: HR & Sales Competency-Based Evaluation Matrix Plant Head Competency / Skill AreaImportance LevelDescriptionMeasurement Indicators / KPIsLeadership & People Management CriticalAbility to lead multi-functional teams, build culture, and develop future leaders.Team engagement score, Attrition rate, Training hours per employee, Succession pipeline readiness. Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen CriticalBalancing day-to-day execution with long-term growth initiatives.Achievement of NPD & plant expansion milestones, Contribution to sales growth via new products, Market competitiveness of product portfolio. Vendor Development & Supply Chain Management CriticalBuilding reliable, cost-effective, quality-focused supply base.Number of new vendors developed, Supplier OTIF %, Vendor quality PPM, Cost reduction achieved. New Product Development (NPD) CriticalManaging design-to-production process for new product launches.No. of products launched, Time-to-market, NPD project success rate, Sales contribution from new products. Production Planning & Control (PPC) HighEnsuring seamless daily operations with focus on OTIF delivery.OTIF %, Production schedule adherence, Inventory turnover ratio, WIP levels. Quality Management HighDriving improvements in product quality to meet domestic and export requirements.Customer complaints PPM, First-pass yield %, Internal rejection %, Audit scores. Plant Expansion & Project Management HighLeading facility expansion and introduction of new processes.% Completion vs plan (time & budget), Successful commissioning of new processes, Capex ROI. Continuous Improvement (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) HighDriving operational efficiency and cost optimization.No. of CI projects completed, Productivity gains %, Scrap/rework reduction %, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Decision Making & Problem Solving HighMaking timely, data-backed, and effective decisions.Resolution turnaround time, Impact of decisions on cost, quality, and delivery metrics. Communication & Collaboration HighWorking effectively with Director, HR, Sales, and external stakeholders.Stakeholder feedback, Cross-functional project success rate, Conflict resolution effectiveness. Financial Acumen MediumUnderstanding financial impact of operational and strategic decisions.Variance in budget vs actual, Cost per unit, EBITDA contribution from operations. Regulatory & Compliance Orientation MediumEnsuring adherence to statutory and safety norms.No. of compliance deviations, Safety incidents (LTI rate), Environmental compliance reports.