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Job Posting: Plant Head – Yash Lasertek India Pvt. Ltd. Location: Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra Industry: Sheet Metal Manufacturing / Fabrication / Structural Steel Salary: ₹16 – ₹18 Lakhs per annum Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing, 5+ years in a plant leadership role Type: Full-time | On-site About Us Yash Lasertek India Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-scaling, precision-driven sheet metal manufacturing company based in Chakan, Pune. Our expertise spans laser cutting, bending, welding, fabrication, and powder coating of structural steel components. As we expand our operations and prepare for industry leadership, we are seeking an experienced Plant Head to lead our end-to-end plant operations with a strong focus on cost control, productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction. Role Overview The Plant Head will take full responsibility for shop floor operations and cross-functional coordination to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sheet metal processes , laser nesting , contractor management , and cost optimization. They will be expected to support new product development and foster strong relationships with key customer teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Safety & Compliance Proactively ensure the plant adheres to all safety standards and statutory regulations. Identify and mitigate safety risks through audits and corrective actions. Foster a strong safety-first culture across all departments. 2. Quality Management Maintain single-digit PPM (Parts Per Million) quality levels to customers. Control COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and drive root cause analysis. Improve supplier quality and strengthen internal quality checks. 3. Delivery Performance Ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers as per committed schedules. Anticipate and address any risks in supply chain or production execution. Improve delivery performance with robust planning and process discipline. 4. Cost Management Manage all plant-level costs within the approved budget. Drive and monitor profit improvement plans (PIPs) . Implement laser nesting optimization and material-saving initiatives to control raw material costs. Negotiate better terms with contractors and reduce rework/wastage. 5. Productivity Enhancement Achieve and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets. Drive both blue-collar and white-collar productivity improvements. Streamline workflow, machine utilization, and manpower deployment. 6. Supply Chain & Inventory Management Coordinate with purchasing for timely and quality procurement of steel and other inputs. Manage inward and outward freight at the plant level efficiently. Maintain inventory of raw material, job work, and finished goods within approved limits. Implement systems to prevent material shortages and stock excesses. 7. Labor Management & Statutory Compliance Oversee trainee, contractual, NEEMs/NAPS labor. Ensure full compliance with all statutory labor and factory laws. Maintain harmonious industrial relations and high shop floor morale. 8. Contractor & Vendor Coordination Build and maintain a strong local network of fabrication, coating, and transport contractors. Negotiate fair terms and monitor quality and delivery of outsourced work. 9. New Product Development (NPD) Support Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to launch new products. Ensure First-Time-Right execution across Process, Quality, Cost, and Manufacturing (PQCM). Support line setup and tooling validation for new programs. 10. Customer Relationship Management Interact regularly with key personnel from customer plants, NPD, and SCM teams. Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer counterparts. Act as the face of the plant during audits and technical reviews. Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years as Plant Head or equivalent Deep knowledge of: Sheet metal processes: laser cutting , bending , fabrication , welding Powder coating , sandblasting , and structural steel assembly Laser nesting software (Lantek, SigmaNEST, etc.) Raw materials: channels, tubes, beams, plates Familiarity with stamping and welding of fabricated parts Experience in APQP, PPAP, and P&L management Hands-on experience with ERP systems and production dashboards Key Competencies Technically strong and cost-conscious Leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills Safety and quality mindset Strong interpersonal and customer-facing abilities Systematic, data-driven, and execution-oriented What We Offer End-to-end ownership of plant performance An opportunity to build and scale a high-performance team Supportive management and clear performance-linked growth Exposure to new technologies and product lines For any queries, contact headhr@yashlasertek.com Show more Show less
