Plant Head Manufacturing

Job Description

The Unit Head is responsible for overall plant leadership and performance, ensuring profitability, operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement and managing Excise. This role will oversee all production units including ENA/Ethanol plant, Power Plant, Brick Unit, upcoming Bottling operations, and all supporting functions such as Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, EHS, and Statutory Compliance. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic & Profit Center Leadership Lead the end-to-end operations of a 150 KLPD ENA and Ethanol plant and a 2 lakh cases p.a. bottling unit (Not yet operational) Ensure profitability through efficient resource planning, cost control, and yield improvements. Prepare and manage annual operating plans (AOP), capital budgets, and financial forecasts. 2. Plant & Production Management Ensure achievement of production, quality, and efficiency targets across all lines. Monitor daily plant KPIs for ENA, ethanol, by-products (DDGS, CO, bricks), and bottling. Guide technical teams in process optimization and waste reduction strategies. 3. Compliance & Licensing Ensure all licenses and statutory compliances (Excise, Labour, PCB, ISO, etc.) are up-to-date. Maintain liaison with government agencies including Excise, Pollution Control Board, and Labour Department. 4. Quality, Safety & EHS Enforce QMS, EHS, and GMP protocols across all departments. Ensure certification and adherence to ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards. Promote safety-first culture with zero LTI (Loss Time Injury) targets. 5. Supply Chain & Procurement Collaborate with Supply Chain Head to manage procurement of grain, coal, and packaging materials. Monitor inventory and warehouse operations to minimize holding costs. 6. People & Performance Management Lead a workforce of 300+ employees across production, power plant, bottling, and support functions. Drive high-performance culture through clear KPIs, regular reviews, training, and motivation. Facilitate recruitment, skill development, and succession planning. 7. Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with Sales, HR, Finance, Maintenance, Quality, and IT to drive plant-wide coordination. Represent the plant during audits, investor visits, and government inspections. Educational Qualifications B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering (Mandatory) PG Diploma in Alcohol Technology (PGDIFAT) preferred MBA in Operations/General Management (Desirable) Experience 1820 years of relevant experience in Distillery, IMFL Bottling, or Ethanol manufacturing. Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary plant operations with large teams. Strong knowledge of grain-based distillation, utility management, and project execution. Technical & Functional Competencies Plant Operations & P&L Management Strategic Planning & Execution Distillation, Bottling, Utilities & Power Plant Management Cost Optimization & Budgeting Regulatory Compliance (Excise, PCB, Labour) SAP/ERP Systems ISO, GMP, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma knowledge Behavioral Competencies Strong Leadership & Decision-Making Team Building and Performance Management Communication & Negotiation Skills Problem Solving & Innovation Mindset High Energy, Resilience & Integrity Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile