General Manager- Plant Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Head Plant Operations Experience: 20+ years in Structural Steel Fabrication, Welding, and related manufacturing operations Qualification: B.E. (Mechanical) with Postgraduate qualifications preferred (MBA/PGDM in Operations or similar) Role & Responsibilities: Operational Excellence: Lead plant operations to drive financial and operational excellence through continuous system improvements, implementation of best practices, and development of cost-effective production techniques. Productivity & Optimization: Focus on enhancing manpower productivity, reducing production cycle time, and ensuring optimal utilization of equipment, materials, and human resources. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels rigorously to maintain efficient production cycles and reduce downtime. Customer Satisfaction: Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality fabricated products that meet cost and quality benchmarks, thereby exceeding customer expectations. Workplace Culture & Team Building: Foster a positive, ethical, and engaging work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates skilled personnel across all levels. Champion employee engagement and leadership development to build a high-performance team. Strategic Planning & Growth: Collaborate with senior management to plan and implement strategies aligned with the organizations growth vision, including proposals for capacity expansion and process enhancements. Key Competencies: Professional Attributes: Proven expertise in plant operations within structural steel fabrication and welding environments In-depth knowledge of TQM, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles Strong techno-commercial acumen for balancing operational costs and profitability Experience managing Greenfield and Brownfield projects, from planning to execution Excellent planning, scheduling, and coordination capabilities Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership and people management skills Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving ability Effective communicator with calm, confident, and decisive leadership style High integrity with a solution-oriented mindset