Plant head (CT / PT & Core)

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Overall Plant Operations
• Lead the manufacturing unit producing LV/MV/HV Current Transformers (CTs), Potential Transformers (PTs), and magnetic cores.
• Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production and dispatch targets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, QC, Design, Planning, SCM, Maintenance).
• Production Management
• Oversee CT/PT manufacturing processes, including winding, core assembly, epoxy/resin casting, vacuum drying, testing, and calibration.
• Optimize workflows to reduce cycle time, increase throughput, and minimize waste.
• Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM initiatives across the shop floor.
• Quality & Testing
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IS, IEC, ANSI) for instrument transformers.
• Oversee testing protocols like insulation resistance (IR), ratio error, burden, partial discharge, etc.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for internal and customer complaints.
• Design & Engineering Coordination
• Work closely with R&D and Design teams for new product development (NPD) and customization.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications for manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Maintenance & Utilities
• Ensure preventive maintenance and minimal breakdown of critical equipment such as:
• Vacuum casting machines
• Resin mixing and dispensing units
• Coil winding machines
• Testing setups (automatic/manual)
• Oversee utility management: DG sets, compressors, HVAC (if required).
• Supply Chain & Inventory
• Coordinate with SCM and procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials like CRGO cores, resins, copper wires, bushings, and enclosures.
• Maintain inventory levels and reduce working capital without disrupting production.
• Manpower & Team Leadership
• Lead and develop production supervisors, engineers, and floor staff.
• Conduct regular training on safety, SOPs, and quality procedures.
• Build a performance-driven and collaborative culture within the plant.
• Safety, Compliance & Audits
• Ensure adherence to EHS standards, ISO 9001/14001/45001 (as applicable).
• Manage internal and external audits – customer, ISO, statutory.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting
• Monitor KPIs: OEE, yield, delivery performance, quality cost, downtime.
• Report regularly to top management on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities.
  

Key Requirements

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering; MBA (Operations) is a plus.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years in instrument transformer manufacturing (CTs, PTs, cores), with at least 5+ years in a plant leadership role.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of CT/PT design, production processes, and industry standards (IS/IEC/ANSI).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, shop floor digitization, and lean tools.