Plant Head - Gear Equipment & Gear Cutting

Plant Head - (Sanaswadi)

Mandatory : Experience in Gear Equipment & Gear Cutting

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production efficiency & capacity utilization

- Cost per unit & budget adherence

- Quality metrics (PPM, rejection rates)

- On-time delivery performance

- Safety metrics (LTIFR, incidents)

- Employee productivity & engagement

- IR stability and compliance