Plant Head – Sheet Metal, Fabrication & CNC

JOB DESCRIPTION – PLANT HEAD (SHEET METAL & FABRICATION)

Job Title:
Plant Head – Sheet Metal, Fabrication & CNC

Industry:
Sheet Metal | Fabrication | Fiber Laser | Press Brake | CNC Machining

Reporting To:
Managing Director / CEOEmployment Type: Full-Time
Location: CHENNAI - 600067

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Plant Head will be responsible for complete ownership of manufacturing operations, including daily production planning, machine selection for new plant or expansion, process optimization, R&D-led improvements, quality assurance, and team leadership.

The role demands strong hands-on exposure in laser cutting, press brake bending, welding, fabrication, and CNC machining, with the ability to scale operations efficiently.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. DAILY PLANT OPERATIONS & ACTIVITY PLANNING

• Plan and control daily production schedules for:
• Fiber Laser Cutting
• Press Brake Bending
• Fabrication & Welding
• CNC Turning & VMC
• Conduct daily morning production meetings
• Monitor:
• Machine utilization
• Output vs plan
• Breakdown & downtime
• Ensure smooth material flow from raw material → finished goods
• Prepare and review daily MIS, production reports, and OEE data

2. PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL (PPC)

• Create weekly & monthly production plans based on order priority
• Balance load across machines (Laser, Press Brake, CNC)
• Optimize:
• Cutting nesting efficiency
• Bend sequencing
• Welding workflow
• Reduce WIP, bottlenecks, and idle time
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchase, Stores, and Dispatch

3. MACHINE SELECTION & NEW PLANT SETUP

• Lead new plant setup / expansion projects
• Finalize:
• Factory layout (laser → bending → fabrication → machining)
• Power, air, safety & material movement planning
• Machine Selection Expertise Required In:
• Fiber Laser Cutting Machines (2kW–12kW+)
• CNC Press Brakes (Electric / Hydraulic)
• CNC VMCs & Turning Centres
• Welding Automation (TIG/MIG/Robotic – if applicable)
• Tool room machinery
• Vendor comparison based on:
• Capacity & future scalability
• Accuracy & repeatability
• Service & spare availability
• ROI & operating cost
• Oversee installation, commissioning, trials & SOP creation

4. PROCESS ENGINEERING & R&D

• Drive process improvements for:
• Better cut quality & cycle time
• Bend accuracy & repeatability
• Welding strength & finish

· Strong expertise in:

• Press tool / die analysis
• Strip layout & process planning
• Die manufacturing & try-outs
• Lead R&D initiatives for:
• New product development
• Design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
• Cost reduction & material optimization

· Improve tool life, productivity, and part quality

• Conduct trials, validations, and documentation
• Work closely with Design & Engineering teams

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance with:
• ISO standards
• Customer quality requirements
• Reduce:
• Rejection rates
• Rework & scrap
• Implement:
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure safety norms, audits, and statutory compliance

6. MAINTENANCE & ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Establish preventive & breakdown maintenance systems
• Reduce machine downtime
• Maintain critical spares inventory
• Improve machine life and reliability

7. TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANPOWER MANAGEMENT

• Lead teams including:
• Production Engineers
• Supervisors
• Machine Operators
• Maintenance Staff
• Plan manpower as per capacity and expansion
• Conduct:
• Skill training
• Technical upskilling
• Safety training
• Build a performance-driven, disciplined culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma / B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
• MBA (Operations / Manufacturing) – Preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 12–20+ years in Sheet Metal & Fabrication Industry
• Minimum 5+ years as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head
• Strong exposure to:
• Laser Cutting
• Press Brake Bending
• Fabrication & Welding
• CNC Machining
• New plant setup & expansion projects

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Fiber laser nesting & productivity optimization
• Press brake tooling & bend calculations
• CNC machining processes & tooling
• Production planning & capacity calculation
• CAPEX planning & ROI analysis
• Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Production efficiency & delivery adherence
• Machine utilization & OEE
• Cost reduction & profitability
• Quality performance (PPM, rejection %)
• Successful commissioning of new machines
• Team productivity & retention

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: Best-in-industry (based on experience)
• Performance-based incentives
• Relocation support (if required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person