Plant Head

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Position Overview

The Plant Head will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the plant. The incumbent will ensure seamless execution of production, quality, safety, maintenance, cost management, and workforce development in alignment with the companys goals. The role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing high-capacity plants within the EPC/engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations to achieve production and dispatch targets.
  
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and material resources.
  
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO/ASME/Project-specific).
  
• Implement and maintain robust quality control systems.
  
• Comply with all statutory, labor, and environmental regulations.
  

Maintenance & Safety

• Monitor preventive and breakdown maintenance programs for machinery and equipment.
  
• Drive a strong safety culture across the plant with zero-incident focus.
  
• Optimize energy usage and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  

Financial & Cost Management

• Prepare, monitor, and control the plant budget.
  
• Implement measures to reduce wastage and improve cost efficiency.
  
• Present regular MIS reports and plant performance metrics to management.
  

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop plant staff across functions.
  
• Build a high-performance culture through training and skill development.
  
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between production, quality, procurement, projects, and HR.
  

Project Execution (EPC Environment)

• Support EPC project teams by ensuring timely fabrication, assembly, and dispatch of equipment.
  
• Coordinate with supply chain for material planning and availability.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership, Decision Making, Plant Operations Management, EPC Project Execution, Production Planning, Resource Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Compliance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Cost Control, Budgeting, Safety Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Organizational Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Management, Training & Development, Cross-functional Coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering (preferred).
  
• Extensive years of experience in plant operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  
• Proven expertise in EPC / Heavy Engineering / Manufacturing industries.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage high-capacity plants.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production and dispatch targets.
  
• Cost optimization and reduction in downtime.
  
• Adherence to quality and compliance standards.
  
• Safety performance (zero incidents).
  
• Team development, retention, and engagement.
  

Interested Candidate May Share updated resume to recruitment@preetgroup.com