Plant Manager

Description:

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Strategy

- Develop and implement innovative operational strategies to streamline factory operations and improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, logistics, and plant operations.

- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Materials & Inventory Management

- Oversee receiving, segregation, inspection, and storage of raw materials and consumables.

- Ensure effective inventory planning and control to minimize wastage, shortages, and excess stock.

- Coordinate with procurement and stores teams for material availability and optimization.

Production & Workforce Management

- Lead production planning and scheduling to meet business demand and delivery timelines.

- Manage shop-floor operations and labour planning, including shift management and productivity tracking.

- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and infrastructure.

Dispatch & Logistics

- Oversee dispatch of finished goods, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to committed delivery schedules.

- Coordinate with logistics and sales teams for smooth outbound operations.

Costing & Budgeting

- Prepare and manage production budgets, cost controls, and variance analysis.

- Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.

- Monitor plant KPIs related to cost, productivity, efficiency, and output.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop plant teams, including supervisors, engineers, and labour workforce.

- Maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders such as quality, maintenance, procurement, and finance teams.

- Report plant performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Required Candidate Profile

Experience

- 4+ years of experience managing operations in a manufacturing / production environment.

- Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head or in a similar leadership role.

- Strong exposure to managing large teams and shop-floor labour.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, and inventory management.

- Excellent people management and leadership skills.

- Strong understanding of costing, budgeting, and operational KPIs.

- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive operational excellence.

- Good communication and coordination skills.

Education

- Bachelors degree in Engineering / Production / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.

What Success Looks Like

- Improved plant productivity and operational efficiency.

- Optimized inventory levels and reduced operational costs.

- Timely production and dispatch with consistent quality.

- Stable, motivated, and high-performing plant workforce