Plant Head - Stainless Steel Pipe

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We have been mandated by a large conglomerate for the below mentioned position.

About Company

It's a large conglomerate in stainless steel manufacturing.

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Job Summary:

The Production Head / Plant Head will be responsible for overall management of the stain-less steel pipe manufacturing unit, covering all production activities from raw material to dispatch. This role demands extensive leadership experience, deep technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence, productivity improvement, quality control, and team development. The incumbent will oversee functions such as Piercer Mill, Pilger Mill, Finishing Mill, Heat Treatment, and Quality Assurance, ensuring efficient and cost-effective plant operations.

Plant Details

Stainless Steel seamless pipe with Piercer & pilger mill with maximum size 168 mm & minimum size 6 mm. Monthly capacity 1200MT & will enhance till 5000MT per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Plant Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction for production operations aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the end-to-end production lifecycle of stainless steel seamless/welded pipes and tubes.
• Formulate and implement policies for continuous process improvement, resource optimization, and cost control.

Production & Process Management:

• Ensure seamless coordination across Piercer, Pilger, and Finishing Mills, Heat Treatment, NDT, and final packaging.
• Meet production targets related to volume, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Drive initiatives for yield improvement, productivity enhancement, and waste reduction.

Quality & Compliance:

• Establish and maintain strict adherence to national and international standards (ASTM, ASME, EN, IBR, PED).
• Coordinate with QA/QC for product audits, customer inspections, and third-party certifications.
• Ensure implementation of quality systems such as ISO, TQM, and Six Sigma.

People Management & Leadership:

• Lead a team of senior managers, engineers, supervisors, and technical staff.
• Build a performance-driven culture and oversee manpower planning, training, and skill development.
• Promote accountability and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.

Maintenance & Asset Management:

• Monitor equipment performance and oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure minimal downtime and high OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Cost Optimization & Budget Control:

• Manage the department's operational budget and drive cost reduction through efficient use of resources.
• Control inventory levels of raw material, consumables, and spares to support uninterrupted operations.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Champion a zero-accident work environment by enforcing stringent safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with statutory norms related to environmental protection and occupational health.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of stain-less steel pipe manufacturing processes both seamless and welded.
• Expertise in heavy production machinery like Piercer, Pilger, and Finishing Mills.
• Proven leadership and plant management experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of process control, quality standards, and productivity benchmarks.
• Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and production data analysis tools.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in managing a greenfield/brownfield stainless steel pipe plant setup will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to export-oriented manufacturing units and international customer audits.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 principles.