Job Description : Plant Head - Manufacturing Operations

Position Title : Plant Head

Location : Madhya Pradesh

Experience Required :

20+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with strong exposure to Plant Operations, Maintenance, P&L Management, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence.

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant Head to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for a large manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant management, engineering maintenance, supply chain coordination, cost optimization, and profitability management.

The role requires a strategic leader who can drive operational efficiency, improve productivity, ensure plant reliability, and deliver business results while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

Plant Operations Management :

- Lead overall plant operations including production, engineering, maintenance, utilities, warehouse, and dispatch.

- Ensure achievement of production targets in line with business objectives.

- Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, capacity utilization, and efficiency.

- Monitor plant KPIs and implement corrective actions for performance improvement.

Maintenance & Engineering :

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for all plant machinery and utilities.

- Ensure high equipment uptime and reliability through robust maintenance systems.

- Lead CAPEX planning and execution for plant expansion, modernization, and automation projects.

- Implement TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability improvement initiatives.

P&L Management :

- Own plant profitability and cost management.

- Drive initiatives for cost reduction, yield improvement, energy optimization, and waste reduction.

- Monitor manufacturing costs, budgets, and operational expenditures.

- Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, materials, and resources.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management :

- Coordinate closely with procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse teams for seamless supply chain operations.

- Ensure optimum inventory levels for raw materials, consumables, and finished goods.

- Improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance and supply reliability.

- Strengthen vendor coordination and supply planning processes.

Quality, Safety & Compliance :

- Ensure adherence to quality standards, statutory regulations, and EHS norms.

- Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance across the plant.

- Lead audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.

Team Leadership :

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.

- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

- Develop succession planning and capability-building initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering preferred).

- MBA/Operations Management preferred.

- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least 8-10 years in a senior plant leadership role.

Strong exposure to :

- Plant Operations

- Maintenance & Engineering

- P&L Management

- Supply Chain & Logistics

- Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma

- Proven experience in managing large manufacturing facilities and multi-functional teams.

- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

- Excellent understanding of manufacturing KPIs, budgeting, and operational controls.

Key Competencies :

- Strategic Thinking

- Operational Excellence

- Cost Optimization

- Leadership & Team Management

- Decision Making

- Problem Solving

- Change Management

- Continuous Improvement