Plant Head

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15+ years of experience

Job Summary

Plant Head

transformer manufacturing plant

production, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain, and people management

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end operations of the transformer manufacturing plant (including power, distribution, dry-type, or specialty transformers).
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure achievement of output, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Align plant performance with company KPIs including OEE, productivity, yield, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
  

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Drive operational efficiency, capacity planning, and process optimization.
• Prepare and manage budgets, resource planning, and capital expenditure proposals.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Quality, Safety, And Compliance

• Ensure products meet international and national standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, IS).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to HSE policies and zero-incident mindset.
  

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with design, R&D, procurement, marketing, and after-sales teams to align manufacturing with business goals.
• Lead coordination with third-party inspection agencies, clients, and suppliers for inspections and audits.
  

Team Management

• Build and mentor a high-performance team across departments: production, QC, maintenance, planning, and stores.
• Define roles, set performance goals, and conduct regular reviews and training.
  

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Handle customer visits, audits, and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and contractors for materials and services.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering (Master’s in Engineering/Management is a plus).
• 15+ years of experience in transformer manufacturing, with 5+ years in plant leadership or senior operational roles.
• Strong understanding of power and distribution transformer manufacturing processes, including:
• Core building
• Winding
• Assembly
• Tank fabrication
• Oil processing
• Testing (routine, type, special tests)
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing both low-voltage and high-voltage transformer production.
• Knowledge of lean tools, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and complex production setups.
  

Reporting To

• Director of Operations / Managing Director / CEO
  

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role within a manufacturing plant.
• May require occasional travel for vendor development, customer inspections, or inter-plant coordination.