Factory Manager/Plant Head

Key Responsibilities:

1- Oversee end-to-end factory operations including production, quality control,

maintenance, logistics, and safety.

2- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production targets

and delivery timelines.

3- Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliances including labour laws,

environmental standards, and health & safety protocols.

4- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, manpower efficiency, material

utilization, and cost control.

5- Maintain production efficiency while ensuring quality standards are strictly adhered to.

6-Lead factory audits (internal/external), prepare documentation, and ensure corrective

actions are implemented.

7- Implement lean manufacturing and 5S practices across the factory floor.

8- Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and

dispatch of finished goods.

9- Lead and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and shop floor employees by

providing guidance and performance management.

10- Monitor machine health and preventive maintenance schedules to avoid breakdowns and

ensure optimum equipment utilization.

11- Establish KPIs and operational dashboards for factory performance tracking and

reporting to senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Production Engineering or equivalent.

Masters degree preferred.

2- Minimum 11-15 years of relevant experience in managing manufacturing/factory

operations, preferably in electronics, consumer durables, or related industries.

3- Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, compliance (ESI, PF, Factory

Act, etc.), and labour regulations.

4- Proven experience in managing large teams and working in high-output production

environments.

5- Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.

6- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

7- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, quality systems (ISO), and continuous

improvement methodologies.

8- High ownership mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

9- Ability to handle multi-disciplinary operations and cross-functional coordination.

10- Strong analytical mindset and process-oriented approach.

11- Experience in greenfield projects or factory expansions is a plus.