Plant Head - Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

As the Plant Head at TVH - Wind Energy Division, located at the Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Perambalur (TN), you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end wind turbine blade manufacturing operations. Your role will involve driving operational excellence in quality, safety, cost, and delivery to transform the plant into an industry benchmark with top-quartile performance. **Core Responsibilities:** - Oversee production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and logistics for blade manufacturing. - Implement lean methodologies to optimize efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste. - Ensure adherence to schedules, standards, and protocols. **Leadership & People:** - Build and mentor high-performance teams through talent development and succession planning. - Foster safety, innovation, and continuous improvement culture. - Manage industrial relations and employee engagement. **Financial & Strategic:** - Manage P&L, budgets, CAPEX, and KPIs like cost per blade and profitability. - Develop strategic plans with market analysis and growth initiatives. - Drive technology adoption and process innovations. **Supply Chain & Quality:** - Lead sourcing, vendor partnerships, inventory, and compliance. - Champion EHS programs, ISO standards, and Six Sigma for zero-harm and defect reduction. - Maintain client relationships and stakeholder communications. **Technical Expertise:** - Required expertise in composite manufacturing (resin infusion, vacuum bagging), ERP (SAP/Oracle), Industry 4.0, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. - Experience in production planning, quality systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001) is essential. **Behavioural Strengths:** - Transformational leadership & strategic thinking. - Data-driven decisions & change management. - Strong communication, resilience, & collaboration skills. **Success Metrics & Timeline:** - First 90 Days: Assess operations, build relationships, deliver 100-day action plan. - First Year: Achieve 95%+ on-time delivery, 5-7% cost reduction, 10% yield improvement, and zero lost-time accidents. - Long-term: Aim for benchmark OEE 75%, inventory turnover 8-12x, and employee engagement at 75%. **Qualifications:** - Education: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (required); MBA/M.Tech preferred; PMP/Six Sigma certifications. - Experience: 15-20 years in manufacturing, 8-10 years in senior leadership; familiarity with wind/composite industry and experience in P&L management in renewables/heavy industry. - Industry Fit: Benchmark yourself against industry competitors like LM Wind Power, TPI Composites, and Vestas. Your expertise in manufacturing, leadership, Six Sigma, employee engagement, and renewable energy will be critical for success in this role at TVH - Wind Energy Division.,