Plant Head- Mahad

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing & Operations Management

· Oversee all plant operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

· Drive operational efficiency, waste reduction, and resource optimization.

· Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality parameters.

· Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production metrics and take corrective actions where needed.

2. Process Excellence & Systems Implementation

· Establish and sustain manufacturing best practices across all functional areas.

· Introduce self-inspection, in-process quality assurance, and preventive maintenance systems.

· Implement lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Strengthen data-driven decision-making and reporting systems for plant operations.

3. Vendor & Logistics Coordination

· Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and logistics partners for raw material pickup, inbound materials, and finished goods dispatch.

· Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure efficient inventory control and material flow.

· Drive cost efficiency and process reliability in logistics and dispatch operations.

4. Quality, Safety & Compliance

· Enforce strict compliance with all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and statutory norms applicable to chemical manufacturing.

· Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and training sessions.

· Liaise with local authorities for statutory approvals, renewals, and inspections.

· Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the plant.

5. People Leadership & Culture Building

· Lead, motivate, and develop the plant team to deliver consistent operational performance.

· Build a culture of accountability, process ownership, and teamwork.

· Identify training needs and enhance team capabilities across technical and behavioural areas.

· Foster a performance-driven, transparent, and disciplined work environment.

6. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

· Implement initiatives to improve yield, reduce downtime, and optimize production costs.

· Benchmark and introduce modern manufacturing practices to enhance plant competitiveness.

· Support automation and digitalization initiatives to enhance process efficiency.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Coordinate with SBUs, Supply Chain, HR, QA, Lab, and R&D teams to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.

· Support new product trials, quality validations, and scale-up activities in collaboration with R&D.

· Participate in business reviews and provide operational insights to management.

Qualifications & Experience:

· B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

· 15-20 years of experience in chemical / pigment / paint / coatings manufacturing companies, with at least 2–3 years managing a plant independently.

· Experience in setting up or stabilizing plant operations, process control, and productivity improvement will be preferred.

· Strong knowledge of EHS, quality systems, and statutory compliance.

· Experience in vendor and logistics coordination preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person