Plant Head

Position Overview

As Head of Operations, you will lead our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bidadi, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of specialty lubricants, greases, pastes, and coatings. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role demands proven expertise in plant management, chemical/lubricant manufacturing, and strategic operational leadership. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional who thrives on driving process improvements, building strong teams, and achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Oversee the full spectrum of plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, and supply chain.
• Ensure smooth, cost-effective, and on-time production of lubricants, greases, and coatings.
• Drive operational KPIs in alignment with corporate goals.

2. Production & Process Optimization

• Optimize batch blending, filling, and packaging processes to maximize throughput and efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Lean, and Kaizen.
• Reduce downtime and enhance productivity through process innovation.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Uphold global quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with EHS, OHSAS, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain readiness for global/internal audits and customer inspections.

4. People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-skilled workforce of engineers, operators, and technicians.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
• Drive employee engagement and capability building.

5. Maintenance & Utilities Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for blending units, mixers, packaging machines, boilers, and chillers.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility supply and optimal equipment performance.

6. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Partner with the SCM team to ensure RM/PM availability.
• Monitor inventory turnover and optimize stock levels.
• Support cost control and waste reduction initiatives.

7. Strategic Operations Support

• Collaborate with the CEO on capacity planning, plant expansion, and technology upgradation.
• Represent operations in strategic reviews, audits, and global coordination meetings.
• Lead operational readiness for new product introductions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Mandatory:

  B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Preferred:

  Certifications in TPM, Lean Six Sigma, or Plant Safety Management.

Experience:

• Minimum 25 years in manufacturing plant operations, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership/plant head role.
• Proven track record in lubricants, grease, chemical, petrochemical, or specialty coatings industries.
• Experience in regulated, ISO-certified manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in batch process manufacturing and lubricant blending.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, EHS, OHSAS, and pollution control norms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing analytics tools.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead operations for a global industrial lubricant brand.
• Work in a modern, innovation-driven manufacturing facility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Direct collaboration with global leadership and exposure to international best practices.
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability and responsible manufacturing.

Regards

Sayyad Gafoor

Consultant - Sourcing

M

sayyad.gafoor@persolapac.com

persolindia.com

Sriram Samanthu Chambers, # 3287,
12th Main Indiranagar, Bangalore I India

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