Plant Head

Job Description

Experience : 15+ years of Experience in Automobile/appliance/Metal assembly products manufacturing companies. 3-5 Years as Plant in-charge or Plant Head. Qualification - B.E.(Mech) or Production Engineering Responsibilities: Production Planning & Execution Ensure production output meets targets and quality standards. Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines. Minimize downtime by addressing planning inefficiencies and optimizing workflows. Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Quality Control & Compliance Oversee quality control measures to maintain low defect and rejection rates. Address customer complaints related to product quality and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with quality audits and certifications. Cost Optimization & Budget Management Monitor and control cost per unit of production, ensuring cost efficiency. Analyze budget variances and implement cost-saving measures. Reduce wastage and scrap through effective process management. Optimize energy consumption per unit produced. Manpower Management & Labor Productivity Track and enhance employee productivity metrics. Manage absenteeism and attrition rates, ensuring workforce stability. Implement training programs to improve employee skill levels and performance. Safety & Compliance Enforce safety policies and reduce the number of safety incidents. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety inspections. Conduct regular safety training sessions and near-miss incident reporting. Supply Chain & Inventory Management Monitor and optimize inventory turnover ratios. Ensure timely availability of raw materials to prevent stock-outs. Minimize wastage in raw material usage. Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Implement and track Kaizen/Lean initiatives for process improvement. Reduce production cycle times and setup/changeover durations. Drive cost savings through process efficiency improvements. Maintenance & Equipment Efficiency Monitor and reduce machine breakdown hours. Ensure preventive maintenance completion as per schedule. Improve equipment reliability by tracking MTBF and MTTR metrics. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Compliance Implement energy efficiency improvements and sustainability measures. Monitor water usage per unit of production and ensure waste disposal compliance. Drive carbon footprint reduction initiatives. Stakeholder Management & Reporting Ensure timely reporting of production and financial metrics. Maintain high satisfaction levels from leadership regarding plant performance. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.