Plant/Production Head | Powder Metallurgy

We are looking to recruit a seasoned Powder Metallurgy professional to lead production operations at our manufacturing facility. The role is part of the Production vertical and carries end-to-end responsibility for plant operations, process stability, productivity, quality, and people management.

The ideal candidate will come from a strong Powder Metallurgy manufacturing background, having managed shop-floor and plant-level responsibilities in an industrial setup.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Plant Operations

• Lead day-to-day production operations for Powder Metallurgy processes including powder preparation, compaction, sintering, heat treatment, and finishing.
• Ensure achievement of production targets in line with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Drive process discipline, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best manufacturing practices.

Process & Quality Control

• Monitor and optimize Powder Metallurgy processes for yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with Quality and R&D teams to ensure product consistency and adherence to customer specifications.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.).

People & Shift Management

• Manage production teams including supervisors, engineers, operators, and technicians.
• Ensure effective shift planning, manpower utilization, training, and performance monitoring.
• Foster a strong safety-first and accountability-driven culture on the shop floor.

Maintenance & Safety

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS norms, statutory requirements, and internal safety standards.

MIS & Reporting

• Track and report production KPIs, inventory, downtime, rejection rates, and cost metrics.
• Provide regular MIS and actionable insights to senior management.

Candidate Profile

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Materials Science from a reputed university or institute.
• Postgraduate qualification (M.Tech / MS / MBA Operations) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Proven experience in Powder Metallurgy manufacturing within the Production / Plant Operations function.
• Prior responsibility for plant-level or large production unit operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in structured manufacturing environments with strong process orientation.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Powder Metallurgy processes and production challenges.
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to manage large shop-floor teams.
• Data-driven approach to productivity, quality, and cost control.
• Good communication and coordination skills across functions.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to own and lead critical production operations in a specialized manufacturing domain.
• High-impact role with visibility and decision-making authority.
• Platform to drive operational excellence in Powder Metallurgy manufacturing.