Minimum 10 years in the same industry (Pumps/Industrial Machinery/Manufacturing)
Plant Head - Cosmos Pumps Plant Head
Plant Head Job Description
Job Summary:
The Plant Head will be responsible for overseeing the entire manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production, quality control, cost optimization, and timely delivery. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, process improvements, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plant Operations & Production Management: Oversee daily plant operations and ensure production targets are met. Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Monitor machine utilization, production planning, and scheduling for on-time delivery. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for seamless workflow. 2. Process Optimization & Cost Control:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Minimize production downtime and improve plant efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma). Optimize resource allocation, inventory management, and material handling.
3. Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure all products meet industry and company quality standards. Implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS), ISO, and other regulatory standards. Conduct regular quality audits and corrective action plans to prevent defects.
4. People Management & Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and develop plant personnel, including production, maintenance, and quality teams. Drive a culture of ownership, teamwork, and accountability among employees. Ensure training programs for skill development, safety, and operational excellence.
5. Supply Chain & Vendor Management:
Coordinate with the supply chain team for raw material procurement, vendor management, and logistics. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials.
6. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):
Ensure adherence to workplace safety, health, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular safety drills and implement risk mitigation plans. Promote a safety-first culture across the plant.
7. Reporting & Budgeting:
Prepare and present monthly production and operational performance reports. Monitor and control the budget for production costs, labor, and maintenance. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
Experience
Minimum 10 years in the same industry (Pumps/Industrial Machinery/Manufacturing)
Skills and Qualifications
Key Skills & Competencies:
Education & Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in Operations or Manufacturing (preferred). Certifications in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma will be an added advantage. United States United Kingdom Albania (Shqip ri) American Samoa Antigua and Barbuda Austria ( sterreich) Azerbaijan (Az rbaycan) Belgium (Belgi ) Benin (B nin) Bosnia and Herzegovina ( ) Brazil (Brasil) British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Burkina Faso Burundi (Uburundi) Cameroon (Cameroun) Cape Verde (Kabu Verdi) Caribbean Netherlands Cayman Islands Central African Republic (R publique centrafricaine) Chad (Tchad) Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Congo (DRC) (Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo) +243 Congo (Republic) (Congo-Brazzaville) Cook Islands Costa Rica C te d Ivoire Croatia (Hrvatska) Cura ao Czech Republic ( esk republika) Denmark (Danmark) Dominican Republic (Rep blica Dominicana) El Salvador Equatorial Guinea (Guinea Ecuatorial) Estonia (Eesti) Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands (F royar) Finland (Suomi) French Guiana (Guyane fran aise) French Polynesia (Polyn sie fran aise) Germany (Deutschland) Ghana (Gaana) Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) Guinea (Guin e) Guinea-Bissau (Guin Bissau) Hong Kong ( ) Hungary (Magyarorsz g) Iceland ( sland) Isle of Man Italy (Italia) Latvia (Latvija) Lithuania (Lietuva) Macedonia (FYROM) ( ) Madagascar (Madagasikara) Marshall Islands Mauritius (Moris) Mexico (M xico) Moldova (Republica Moldova) Montenegro (Crna Gora) Mozambique (Mo ambique) Myanmar (Burma) ( ) Namibia (Namibi ) Netherlands (Nederland) New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Cal donie) New Zealand Niger (Nijar) Norfolk Island North Korea ( ) Northern Mariana Islands Norway (Norge) Panama (Panam ) Papua New Guinea Peru (Per ) Poland (Polska) Puerto Rico R union (La R union) Romania (Rom nia) Saint Barth lemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin (Saint-Martin (partie fran aise)) +590 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon) +508 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines San Marino S o Tom and Pr ncipe (S o Tom e Pr ncipe)