Job Overview

The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the manufacturing facility, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role requires extensive experience in heavy fabrication and machining for the Construction & Mining Equipment industry, particularly in manufacturing structural components such as Arms, Buckets, Mainframes, and Track Frames.

The incumbent will drive productivity improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, cost optimization, and people development while ensuring adherence to global quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations Management

- Oversee end-to-end plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.

- Ensure production targets are achieved in line with customer requirements and delivery schedules.

- Drive capacity utilization and operational efficiency across all manufacturing lines.

2. Strategic Planning & Execution

- Develop and implement plant-level strategies aligned with organizational goals.

- Drive long-term capacity planning, expansion, and modernization initiatives.

- Ensure alignment with business growth plans in the automotive components segment.

3. Manufacturing Excellence

- Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.

- Continuously improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.

- Ensure adherence to industry best practices in gear aggregates manufacturing.

4. Quality & Compliance

- Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.

- Drive zero-defect culture and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

- Maintain compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental regulations.

5. Cost Management

- Monitor and control plant budgets, operating costs, and capital expenditures.

- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality and safety.

- Optimize resource utilization (manpower, material, utilities).

6. People Leadership

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Plant HR.

- Strengthen leadership pipeline and capability building within the plant.

- Foster a high-performance and collaborative work culture.

7. Industrial Relations (IR)

- Maintain healthy industrial relations and ensure a harmonious work environment.

- Handle union interactions, negotiations, and statutory compliance.

- Proactively address workforce concerns and minimize disruptions.

8. Safety & Sustainability

- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and promote a zero-harm culture.

- Drive EHS initiatives and sustainability practices within the plant.