Plant Head

Purpose

Plant Head is to lead and oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring efficient production, optimal resource utilization, safety compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. The Head of Plant Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving productivity, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products in a cost-effective manner.

Tasks / Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Study Tech specs, Drawings & applicable standards. Devise suitable production process/flow

2. Co ordinate with Client/TPI/QC/QA for suitable development of QAP/ITP, WPS, PQR

3. Prepare manufacturing schedule and align with client/delivery requirements

4. Identify and assign resources – plant & equipment, manpower, consumables, etc

5. Prepare composite monthly, weekly and Daily work Plan along with resources deployment

6. Allocation of work to different work bays / team to get optimum output

7. Manage Supervisory and On the job work manpower.

8. Assign, align and manage Shift operations

9. Ensure timely availability of all input materials and consumables

10. Ensure congenial work relationship with all departments and within Production department

11. Ensure 100% work place safety of all assets including manpower

12. Ensure 100% compliance to Quality

13. Interact with Client / TPI for in process inspection and final clearance

14. Manage sub contractors, outsourcing agencies

15. Co ordinate with Maintenance for effective implementation of Preventive maintenance

16. Quick close out of break down maintenance. Avoid down time.

17. Prepare and circulate Daily, Weekly and Monthly progress reports with projections

18. Initiate steps to control Consumable wastage and reduction by identifying alternate methods.

19. Be part of Review meetings with appropriate data and mitigation plan if called for.

Job requirements (education, experience, additional qualifications)

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.

2. Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM) in Operations Management or Industrial Management is an added advantage.

3. Professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Plant Management will be preferred

Experience:

1. Minimum 29+ years for Graduate Engineer / 23 years for Diploma Engineer in Fabrication industry

Job Location:

Sengipatti,Thanjavur

Mandatory Skills:

1. Strong leadership and team management for large workforce (200+ workmen)

2. Proven experience in managing end-to-end plant operations

3. Excellent understanding of safety protocols and maintaining a clean safety record

4. Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

5. Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (QA/QC, Maintenance, SCM, etc.)

6. Proficiency in reading technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing standards

Preferred Skills:

1. Plate rolling operations

2. Various welding techniques (SAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW)

3. Material handling with EOT cranes and gantries

4. Machine shop and fabrication equipment

5. Familiarity with Indian and international material/production standards

KPIs

1. Production output vs. target achievement

2. On-time delivery adherence rate

3. Resource utilization efficiency (manpower, machinery, consumables)

4. Downtime frequency and breakdown closure time

5. Safety incident frequency rate (Zero LTI goal)

6. Quality compliance – Rejection/Rework percentage

7. 5S Audit Score

Pay: Up to ₹1,545,602.46 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person