lant Head CRGO Steel Manufacturing
Vilas Transcore Limited
is seeking a highly experienced and strategic
Plant Head
to take complete operational and technical charge of our
CRGO (Cold Rolled Grain Oriented) Steel
processing facility in
Vadodara
. This senior leadership role is crucial for maximizing performance across quality, safety, cost, and output.
Job Location
Vadodara, Gujarat
Reports To
Managing Director (MD)
Experience Required
10+ years
of progressive operational leadership experience, specifically in
CRGO steel processing/manufacturing
Job Summary
We require a seasoned and results-driven leader to manage the entire operations of our CRGO processing plant. The ideal candidate must possess
deep technical knowledge
of CRGO production processes and a proven track record in plant leadership. You will be responsible for driving efficiency, maintaining international quality standards for magnetic properties, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Plant Head will have P&L accountability for the plant and direct all operational and strategic activities:
- Operations & Production Management
- Lead and manage all core plant operations, including cold rolling, annealing, decarburizing, tension leveling, coating, and slitting.
- Ensure the achievement of stringent production targets by optimizing efficiency, minimizing waste, and maximizing yield and capacity utilization.
- Guarantee On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance to meet customer and sales requirements.
- Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Ensure strict adherence to all internal and international quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IEC 60404.
- Expertly monitor and continuously improve the critical magnetic properties (e.g., core loss, permeability) of finished CRGO sheets.
- Systematically reduce non-conformances, rework, and customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintenance, Safety, and Reliability
- Oversee comprehensive preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules for critical heavy equipment (rolling mills, annealing lines, furnaces, etc.).
- Drive equipment reliability and implement strategies to drastically reduce unplanned downtimes.
- Ensure a safe, compliant work environment, promote a zero-incident culture, and lead safety audits and emergency preparedness efforts.
- Cost Control & Efficiency
- Manage and optimize all plant operating costs, including raw material usage, energy consumption, and overheads.
- Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, TPM) to drive sustained operational excellence.
- People Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Lead, train, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
- Collaborate with the Managing Director on long-term capacity planning, CAPEX projects, and technological upgrades.
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and emerging technologies to enhance competitive advantage.
- Reporting & Compliance
- Generate accurate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports and KPI dashboards for senior management.
- Ensure complete compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Deep Technical Expertise: Profound, hands-on knowledge of CRGO steel processing and metallurgy is mandatory.
- Leadership & Management: Strong track record in leading large, diverse industrial teams and making high-stakes, data-driven decisions.
Skills: operations,management,manufacturing,maintenance,leadership,drive,processing,annealing,steel
