Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/Cement

Job Description:

We are seeking a Plant Head who can drive 24/7 plant operations, ensure world-class quality, and lead a high-performing team across all functions. This is a strategic leadership role that calls for expertise in continuous process manufacturing, automation, and lean practices, with end-to-end responsibility for P&L, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

- Ensure seamless production with focus on quality, yield & cost optimization.

- Monitor plant performance: capacity utilization, production schedules, downtime.

- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and other continuous improvement tools.

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory:

- Enforce ZERO harm policy; ensure EHS compliance (OSHA, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).

- Regulatory adherence: Pollution Control, PESO, FDA, cGMP.

- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and drive incident prevention.

Financial Control:

- Own plant P&L, drive CAPEX/OPEX efficiencies.

- Lead cost reduction and energy optimization strategies.

Leadership & People Development:

- Lead cross-functional teams across Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, Stores, Dispatches.

- Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.

- Drive succession planning, talent retention & team capability building.

Technology & Innovation:

- Champion Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions.

- Collaborate with Engineering & R&D to overcome technical bottlenecks.

Stakeholder Management:

- Liaise with corporate leadership, external partners & regulatory bodies.

- Ensure alignment of plant operations with company-wide business strategy.

Key Focus Areas:

- Plant Operations & Maintenance

- Process Automation & Innovation

- Inventory & Supply Chain Control

- Manpower Optimization & Training

- Administrative & Budgetary Oversight

Qualifications:

- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical / Chemical / Production Engineering

- MBA in Operations (preferred)

Experience Required:

- 18+ years in continuous process industries (Metals, Chemicals, Cement, etc.)

- 5+ years as Plant Head or similar leadership role managing multiple departments

- Exposure to multi-plant operations is a plus

- Willingness to travel across plant locations

Additional Competencies:

- Proven expertise in OEE, Six Sigma, TPM, Lean

- Strong command of SAP (PP/PM), ERP systems, SCADA, MES

- Sharp financial acumen with experience handling plant budgets

- Excellent communication & stakeholder alignment skills

- A proactive leader with a solution-driven approach