Plant Manager

12 - 15 years

1 - 3 Lacs

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Job Description

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the plant operations of MRS division. His core responsibilities involve overseeing plant operations, safety, quality assurance, plant maintenance,
and team mentoring. The role encompasses strategic oversight, process and team optimization, adherence to industry quality standards, and a continual focus on innovation and lean practices, ensuring sustained business growth and operational excellence.

Production Management
    • Supervise the end-to-end manufacturing processes of shock absorbers, including raw material acquisition, machining, assembly, and quality assurance.
    • Handling of complete manufacturing operations, managing all functions which include Production, QA, Maintenance, Materials, Stores, HR, Administration, Accounts, MIS, Security, etc
    • Plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day plant operations to meet production goals and delivery timelines.
    • Oversee implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Monitor equipment maintenance and manufacturing reliability, engaging with engineering when upgrades or repairs are required.
    • Exposure to managing unionized plants

Quality & Compliance
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure shock absorbers meet required specifications and industry standards.
  • Lead efforts to reduce defects, optimize product performance, and address customer complaints or return issues promptly.
  • Ensure strict compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations in all plant activities.
  • Setting up Operational Excellence Systems with a focus on World Class Manufacturing systems
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing process, lead productivity improvement through automation of systems and process improvements

Team Leadership
  • Recruit, train, evaluate, and motivate a diverse team of production workers, line supervisors, and support staff, promoting a high-performance culture.
  • Conduct daily production meetings, communicate plant objectives, and foster cross-department collaboration.
  • Maintain positive labor relations and administer company policies.

Financial & Strategic Management
  • Develop and manage plant budgets, production costs, and inventory, striving to achieve or exceed financial targets.
  • Accountable for overall Profit and Loss of the plant.
  • Identify and implement measures to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to execute plant expansion plans, technology upgrades, or new product introductions as needed.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Experience: Minimum 12 - 15 years of operational leadership, with recent experience in automotive/manufacturing environments; in-depth exposure to shock absorber or allied mechanical product manufacturing industry is preferred. Proven success in delivering results in a senior operational or plant leadership role

Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the full suspension/shock absorber product lifecycle, from raw material selection and process parameter optimization to rigorous end-of-line testing Previous experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is preferred, particularly in export-related roles.

Language Proficiency: Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skill

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