Factory Head

## *Role Purpose*

The Plant Head will be responsible for end-to-end management of the BotPipes Prefabrication Factory, ensuring smooth, safe, and cost-effective operations. The role requires a balance of *strategic oversight* and *hands-on leadership* to achieve production, quality, cost, safety, and delivery targets in line with company objectives.

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## *Key Responsibilities*

### *1. Operations & Production Management*

* Oversee daily plant operations for prefabricated sprinkler pipes, robotic welding/cutting lines, and allied processes.

* Ensure adherence to production schedules, cycle times, yields, and scrap reduction targets.

* Implement *Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and OEE tracking*.

* Drive productivity improvements through automation and process optimization.

### *2. Quality & Safety*

* Ensure *100% leak-free assemblies* and compliance with ISO/IS/UL/FM standards.

* Implement robust *QC protocols* at every stage of production (incoming, in-process, pre-dispatch).

* Maintain a *Zero-LTI (Lost Time Injury) culture* by enforcing safety SOPs, daily toolbox talks, and regular audits.

* Lead external and internal audits (ISO, customer, statutory).

### *3. Financial & Cost Control*

* Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets (OPEX).

* Analyze cost variances and drive savings in consumables, labor, utilities, and rework.

* Support CAPEX projects, evaluate ROI for new machinery/technology.

### *4. People & Team Leadership*

* Manage a cross-functional workforce (production, maintenance, QA/QC, store, admin).

* Build strong shop-floor discipline and accountability via *daily huddles, weekly reviews, and monthly performance evaluations*.

* Mentor supervisors, identify training needs, and ensure upskilling of operators/technicians.

* Create a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

### *5. Planning & Coordination*

* Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Projects teams to align demand vs capacity.

* Drive accurate material planning with the procurement team to avoid stockouts/overstocking.

* Monitor plant KPIs through ERP dashboards and submit regular MIS reports to management.

* Represent the plant in customer acceptance tests, client visits, and supplier negotiations.

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## *Qualifications & Experience*

* *Education:*

* BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.

* MBA / PGDM in Operations/Industrial Management (preferred).

* *Experience:*

* *8–12 years* of total experience in heavy fabrication, piping, fire & safety, or MEP prefabrication industry.

* Minimum *3–5 years in a leadership role* as Plant Manager / Factory Manager / Production Head.

* Exposure to *robotic fabrication lines, CNC machines, or automated welding systems* is a strong plus.

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## *Core Competencies & Skills*

### *Technical Skills*

* Production planning & scheduling (ERP systems, SAP/Odoo/Tally ERP).

* Knowledge of welding, cutting, NDT, hydrotesting, painting, and assembly processes.

* Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, OEE improvement.

* Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO, UL, FM, BIS).

### *Leadership & Behavioral Skills*

* Strong *people leadership*: team building, conflict resolution, mentoring.

* Analytical mindset with *data-driven decision making* (dashboards, KPIs).

* Crisis management, problem-solving, and firefighting abilities.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to *balance shop-floor discipline with motivation and employee engagement*.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person