Plant Head And Operations Manager

Role & responsibilities

Plant Head Copper Wires & Rods Manufacturing Unit – KRA

Production & Operations

• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets (in MT).
  
• Maximize machine uptime and plant capacity utilization.
  
• Drive productivity through process optimization (drawing, annealing, extrusion).
  
• Implement lean manufacturing and 5S across the shop floor.
  

Quality Control & Assurance

• Ensure zero-defect production with adherence to BIS/ISO standards.
  
• Analyze rejections and implement corrective actions (RCA).
  
• Maintain and improve internal quality audits and customer satisfaction.
  

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  
• Reduce equipment breakdowns and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
  
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and cost control.
  

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure full compliance with EHS policies and local regulations.
  
• Conduct monthly safety audits, drills, and awareness programs.
  
• Strive toward zero-incident and zero-pollution targets.
  

Cost Control & Efficiency

• Monitor and control raw material yield, energy consumption, and utility costs.
  
• Reduce production cost/MT through process improvements.
  
• Minimize scrap and optimize process waste management.
  

Manpower & Team Management

• Lead a cross-functional team with clear performance goals.
  
• Train and upskill operators, engineers, and support staff.
  
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and performance.
  

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with SCM for raw material and finished goods planning.
  
• Maintain optimal stock levels (raw material, WIP, FG) as per norms.
  
• Ensure timely dispatches to avoid demurrage or delays.
  

Compliance & Reporting

• Adhere to all statutory, labor, and factory compliance norms.
  
• Submit timely MIS reports on production, safety, cost, quality.
  
• Prepare for and lead external audits (certifications, legal, customer).
  

Customer Focus

• Understand customer product requirements and specifications.
  
• Ensure on-time delivery with quality compliance.
  
• Work with sales and quality teams to minimize customer complaints.
  

Profit & Loss (P&L) Responsibility

• Own the plant’s overall P&L performance.
  
• Prepare and manage plant budgets (OPEX & CAPEX).
  
• Analyze financial statements monthly and drive decisions to meet margin targets.
  
• Optimize manpower, materials, energy, and overheads to maximize EBITDA.
  
• Align plant operations with corporate financial goals.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience in copper rods 8mm , 10mm rods manufacturing , copper cables and wires manufacturing