Plant Head - Machining & Operations

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant Operations & Production:

- Lead end-to-end plant operations to meet production volumes, delivery commitments, and cost targets.

- Ensure effective utilization of machining resources through optimal planning and execution.

- Drive SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance across all departments.

- Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

2. Manufacturing Engineering - Machining (Mandatory):

- Provide strong technical leadership for machining manufacturing engineering, including process design, optimization, and industrialization.

- Drive cycle time reduction, line balancing, tooling strategy, automation, and productivity improvements.

3. Quality Management:

- Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO standards, customer-specific requirements, and quality systems.

- Drive a zero-defect mindset through root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.

- Lead customer audits, internal audits, and resolution of customer complaints and warranty issues.

- Monitor and improve PPM levels, first-pass yield, and overall process quality.

4. Maintenance & Asset Reliability:

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for all machining and utility equipment.

- Drive energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability initiatives within the plant.

5. Production Planning & Control (PPC):

- Lead capacity planning, demand alignment, and production scheduling to meet customer requirements.

- Optimize inventory levels, WIP, lead time, and throughput.

- Ensure seamless coordination between PPC, production, logistics, and customers.

- Drive adherence to committed delivery schedules and improve forecast accuracy.

6. Logistics & Supply Chain:

- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely receipt of raw materials and on-time dispatch of finished goods.

- Optimize material flow, warehousing, packaging, and transportation costs.

- Ensure compliance with domestic and export logistics requirements.

- Work closely with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain efficiency.

7. HR, People & Industrial Relations:

- Lead and develop the plant workforce through manpower planning, skill development, and succession planning.

- Foster a culture of safety, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and IR stability.

- Drive employee engagement, performance management, and leadership development.