Plant Head

The Plant Head will be responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the overall manufacturing operations. The role requires strong expertise in production planning, control, and execution, ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and high-quality output. The position demands strategic leadership to drive productivity, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end production operations, ensuring timely achievement of production targets.
• Develop and implement effective Production Planning & Control (PPC) systems to optimize resources, reduce downtime, and improve delivery schedules.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory compliance, and safety norms across all manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance teams for smooth plant functioning.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, productivity, rejection rate, lead time, and cost efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Manage and mentor departmental managers, fostering teamwork and high-performance culture.
• Control plant budgets, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall profitability.
• Drive automation, technology adoption, and innovation in manufacturing processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for audits, compliance checks, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – mandatory.
• Experience: 15–20 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/production operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role as Plant Head/GM/Operations Head.
• Industry Preference: Sports goods / consumer durable / light engineering / related manufacturing sectors.
• Strong expertise in production planning & control, manpower management, quality, and supply chain coordination.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, TPM, ISO standards, and ERP systems preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person