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Location : Kalyani, Nadia district (West Bengal), around 60 Kms from Kolkata airport. Title of the position - Head of Plant Position reports to Board of Directors Location – Kalyani, Nadia district (West Bengal), around 60 Kms from Kolkata airport. For operational purposes, it is crucial that the candidate resides in the Kalyani location. Number of Employees – Approximately 500. Direct reports - Business Unit Heads, Department Heads which includes Operations, Engineering & Tools, Maintenance, Quality, QMS, Product Development, Customer Service, Operational Excellence, Human Resources, Facility Maintenance and Environmental Protection/Industrial Safety. Purpose of the position The individual in this role is tasked with enhancing and advancing the manufacturing processes through the implementation of progressive automation. The incumbent of this position should ensure that the Company's strategic and business goals, along with its core values, are effectively realized. Collaborating with stakeholders, the individual in this position drives business growth by overseeing and managing operational activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. This position is accountable for the overall performance of business units, working closely with unit heads and team members. This position requires close interaction and strategic alignment with business group management members from the global headquarters. A critical aspect of this role is to foster profitability growth within the division and to elevate stakeholder value by providing strong leadership to the division. Key challenges • The global market is becoming increasingly competitive, and fresh innovations are pushing prices lower. To stay profitable, company must consistently enhance its cost-efficiency. Capability to steer team in achieving operational excellence in manufacturing of products under multiple product verticals and requiring deep manufacturing process, complying to international quality standards, serving local and exports customers of international reputes. • Ensuring high-quality products is paramount, especially in the electronics industry where even minor defects can impact product performance and customer satisfaction. • In general, fluctuations in the economy and cyclical demand cause changes in production levels. More precisely, alterations in consumer preferences can lead to either a rise or fall in demand for products during certain periods. Given these conditions, it is crucial to have the proper alignment of resources, and a strong lean system established to ensure the division's profitability. • Businesses are under constant pressure to cut costs while still upholding high-quality standards. Striking the right balance is essential for ensuring profitability and staying competitive. • The electronics sector is in a state of continuous evolution, with new technologies and products regularly surfacing. To remain competitive, it is crucial to adapt to these changes by updating manufacturing processes, enhancing lean capabilities, and strengthening product development. Key responsibilities • Ensuring realization of the targets as per OMP (Operational Maser Plan). • Executing the manufacturing strategies laid down as per OMP. • Manufacturing the products conforming to the target quality reporting as per OMP. • Implementing measures to improve productivity and promote continuous improvement of production processes, product quality and other company initiatives. • Reducing cost and optimizing the operational resources. • Profit and Loss of the units, EBIT, EVA, Production cost (includes Material, Employee, Power), Sales (Invoicing) as per plan. • Reviewing the operational performance of units in line with the business of goals set for the units and as per the relevant quality standards. • Leading the plant functions. (Team Size Approx. 500). • Improve the operational systems, processes and planning to achieve the strategic and business objectives. • Improve the information flow and resources planning to increase the operational efficiency and reduce the manufacturing cost. Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of support functions to ensure smooth operational activities. • Improve co-ordination and communication between support and operational functions. Actively find the improvements opportunities in all the process related to business unit. • Drive the improvement initiatives across the division that contribute to long term operational excellence. • Implement, maintain and manage an effective system of controls throughout the business units including financials as well as non-financial controls. • Ensure that operating objectives and standards of performance are owned by the business unit heads. • Prepare periodical budget for the business unit and prudently manage the resources within budgetary guidelines issued by the Headquarter. • Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are established and complied with. • Motivate, coach and develop high performing team to meet the pre-defined goals and build organizational capability. • Regular review of results with team members to ensure the unit's performance as per the predefined standards. • Satisfy the needs and service requirements of the internal and external customers. • Fostering positive industrial relations and ensuring high worker morale to boost productivity. • Strengthening an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
