Plant Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the plant to ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are met
  
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize resources
  
• Ensure timely production and dispatch of steel products as per business demand
  
• Maintain plant infrastructure and ensure zero downtime through preventive maintenance
  
• Oversee quality assurance systems and certifications (ISO, BIS, etc.)
  
• Lead, motivate, and train a large workforce including union and non-union employees
  
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and environmental norms (Pollution Control, Factory Act, etc.)
  
• Implement safety protocols and lead incident-free operations
  
• Monitor plant budgets, cost control, inventory, and procurement planning
  
• Coordinate with supply chain, sales, and other departments to align production with market needs
  
• Drive automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)
  

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  
• 8+ years of experience in steel or heavy process manufacturing
  
• Proven track record of managing large teams, production KPIs, and multi-shift operations
  
• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes rolling, casting, forging, or similar
  
• Sound knowledge of EHS, statutory compliance, and industrial relations
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  
• Experience in working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  

Preferred Qualities:

• Exposure to greenfield/brownfield plant setups
  
• Lean manufacturing certifications (Six Sigma, TPM, etc.)
  
• Strong analytical and cost control abilities
  
• Experience with union negotiations or labor law knowledge is a plus