Plant Head

Company: Neptune Packaging Pvt Ltd

Industry: Agricultural & Farm Machinery Manufacturing

Location: Indore

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range:  8.5 – 10 LPA

Company Overview:

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of plant operations, with a focus on manufacturing agricultural and farm machinery products.
• Lead and optimize operations across 10 Injection Molding machines and 2 Blow Molding machines. Drive process stability, reduce material scrap rates, and maximize machine uptime.
• Take ownership of mold life management, tooling preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting complex molding defects (short-fills, flash, warping).
• Oversee the efficient scheduling and execution of the Assembly lines for all three product variants (Manual, Battery, Engine). Ensure the smooth, high-volume flow of finished goods
• Monitor warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution logistics.
• Implement efficient and cost-effective warehouse processes to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Lead and inspire a skilled manufacturing and logistics team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the production planning team to optimize manufacturing and logistics schedules and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality agricultural and farm machinery products.
• Conduct regular quality audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions and drills.
• Work towards minimizing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
• Implement cost-effective strategies and monitor budgetary adherence.
• Ensure strict adherence to all local and national regulations, including the Factories Act, Labor Laws of Madhya Pradesh, and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) standards.
• Implement best practices and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on plant and logistics performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Polymer Engineering is mandatory
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in plant management within the agricultural and farm machinery manufacturing sector.

• Domain Expertise:

  Mandatory and Non-Negotiable:

  Significant, hands-on experience in

  Injection Molding and Tooling

  management is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proven experience in warehouse logistics and distribution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office.