Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production plans, delivery schedules, and customer requirements.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and methods (4M).
• Monitor OEE, cycle time, takt time, and line balancing.
• Drive productivity improvement and reduce downtime and scrap.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Oversee APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Handle customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Prepare and lead internal, external, and customer audits.

Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure effective preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Improve machine availability and reliability through TPM.
• Approve new machine installations, tooling, and process improvements.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, EHS standards, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a zero-accident culture across the plant.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and safety training programs.

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare and manage plant budgets and operating costs.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, scrap reduction, energy saving).
• Monitor inventory, WIP, and material usage.

Supply Chain & Customer Coordination

• Coordinate with SCM, logistics, and planning teams for uninterrupted material flow.
• Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) to OEM / customer plants.
• Act as a key contact for customer visits and reviews.

People Management & Industrial Relations

• Lead and develop production, quality, maintenance, and support teams.
• Manpower planning, skill development, training, and performance management.
• Maintain healthy industrial relations and employee discipline.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and plant management capability
• In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes
• Lean / TPM / Kaizen implementation experience
• Cost control and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer handling skills

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Industrial Engineering

Experience

• 8–14 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• 3–5 years in a senior role such as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output & OEE
• PPM & customer complaints
• On-time delivery (OTD)
• Cost reduction & budget adherence
• Safety metrics
• Employee productivity & attrition

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person