Plant Head- Consumer Durables/Electronics/Auto-Delhi NCR

• Leadership role- to lead a greenfield project in electronics/consumer durables
• excellent growth trajectory in a high visibility role
  

About Our Client

• Plant Operations & Strategy
• Lead all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to drive operational excellence and business outcomes.
• Ensure smooth ramp-up and stabilization of greenfield projects or capacity expansions.
• SMT/PCB Assembly Management
• Manage high-volume SMT lines and PCB assembly processes with a focus on yield improvement and defect reduction.
• Implement best-in-class practices for electronics manufacturing, including reflow soldering, wave soldering, and AOI/X-ray inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support NPI and process engineering.
• Greenfield Project Execution
• Lead end-to-end greenfield project execution: land acquisition, plant layout, machinery selection, infrastructure development, and commissioning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget, and compliant execution.
• Quality Assurance
• Drive strict adherence to quality standards (ISO/TS/IEC/IPC).
• Ensure robust QMS implementation and promote a zero-defect, continuous improvement culture.
• People Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performance team across production, maintenance, and engineering functions.
• Drive workforce engagement, skill development, and organizational capability building.
• Cost, Efficiency & Process Optimization
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives through process innovation and waste elimination.
• EHS & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Build a strong safety culture and drive plant-wide EHS initiatives.
  

The Successful Applicant

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or related field.
• 18+ years of progressive experience in plant operations with a strong focus on SMT/PCB assembly in electronics/consumer durable sectors.
• Proven track record in greenfield project execution and large-scale plant setup.
• Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, and automation.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and manufacturing analytics.
  

What's On Offer

Contact: Aaron Rodgers

Quote job ref: JN-062025-6764470