- Plant head will be responsible for overall management & performance of STEPL mold manufacturing factory/division.

- To lead the team of professionals & workers to achieve production targets, maintain mold & process quality standards, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and operates within budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operational Management:

- Oversee day-to-day plant operations to ensure efficient production processes.

- Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control standards.

- Monitor production schedules and adjust as needed to meet customer demands.

- Optimize resource allocation, including labour, equipment, and materials.

- Oversee and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, administration and safety.

- Monitor, manage & control quality, time, cost aspects of outsourced vendors & contractors working off & onsite through relevant departments.

- Monitor, Identify & effectively reduce wasteful practices [Muda] of resources, operations, practices, consumables & procedures.

- Monitoring and enhancing team productivity through the optimization of processes, equipment, and workflow.

- Ensure discipline & adherence to company policies by workforce & authorised visitors/suppliers/ subcontractors in plant premises.

- Monitor and continuously improve production processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

- Ensure the plant operates in compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure to maintain safe & hygienic environment in plant & premises.

- Ensure to maintain 5S, health & safety standards in plant & premises.

- Ensure coordination & cooperation between all STEPL plants/offices.

- Quality, procedural & Process Assurance:

- Ensure molds meet quality standards and specifications through effective quality control processes.

- Implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions when necessary.

- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to maintain consistency and resolve quality issues.

- Ensure adherence of process & procedural SOP in operations of all reporting departments.

- Ensure training, deployment & maintenance of new or updates in process/procedural SOP in operations of all reporting departments as & when published.

- Collaborate with MR to train, implement & ensure adherence to STEPL QMS policies/procedures.

- Maintenance and Asset Management:

- Oversee maintenance programs to ensure machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.

- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for machinery and equipment.

- Manage capital expenditures for equipment upgrades, replacements, and maintenance projects.

- Customer Relations:

- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to meet customer requirements and address concerns.

- Ensure timely delivery of molds meeting quality standards and manage customer expectations.

- Continuous Improvement:

- Promote and implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance plant performance.

- Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency increase.

- Budget and Cost Management:

- Develop and manage the plant budget, controlling costs, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing profitability.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, waste reduction, and cost control.

- Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve profitability.

- Analyse financial reports and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.

- Reporting and Documentation:

- Prepare regular reports on plant performance for senior management.

- Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, safety incidents, and compliance documentation.

- Training & Development

- Identify training needs of the plant's workforce, both for new employees and for ongoing skill development. Assessing skills gaps, performance issues, leadership development, compliance requirements, & and other areas relevant to the plant's operations.

- Collaborate with HR to design and implement training programs that address identified needs.

- Ensure all employees are trained in safety protocols and are compliant with relevant regulations/standards to maintaining a safe working environment.

- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to training and development, such as training hours, completion rates, and post-training performance improvements.

- Implementing processes to assess the effectiveness of training programs and making adjustments as necessary to improve their impact.

- Overseeing relationships with training vendors, external consultants, or in-house trainers.

- Identifying and developing potential future leaders within the plant, ensuring a smooth transition as employees progress in their careers.

- Team Leadership:

- Oversee recruitment, train and manage a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operator staff.

- Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement among plant employees.

- Provide coaching and support to employees, including performance evaluations and development plans.

- Encouraging career development and growth for employees, through mentorship, coaching, and career planning initiatives.

- Monitoring and promoting the continuous improvement of employees' skills and competencies.

- Address conflicts and disputes within teams and among team members, impartially and maintaining equality.

- Work to create a harmonious and productive work environment by maintaining coordination with all departments.

- Treat Ensure harmony among the workforce & treat them equally and impartially.

- Ensuring that all teams within the plant meet or exceed their performance targets and KPIs.

- Strategic Planning:

- Develop and execute strategies to improve plant productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

- Collaborate with senior management to align plant goals with overall company objectives.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology upgrades.

- Environmental Sustainability:

- Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to minimize the plant's environmental impact.

- Reduce waste, energy consumption, and emissions.

- Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure that the plant operates in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and environmental standards as directed by Head office.

Qualification:

Educational: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or above.

Years of Experience: 18+ years total of which a minimum of 8+ years managerial experience in similar field.

Field of experience: Tools & Plastic injection mold design & manufacturing.

Required Skillset:
- Technical expertise

- Leadership

- Time management

- Operational management

- Process & Quality Control

- Continuous improvement

- Financial Acumen

- Change management

- Supply Chain and Inventory Management

- Adaptability

- Strategic thinking & decision-making

- Problem solving

- Interpersonal

- Communication

- Team & Human resource management

- Ethical leadership

- Safety & compliance awareness

- Regulatory & environment awareness

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