Plant Head - Heavy Fabrication Factory

Job Profile: Plant Head Heavy Fabrication Factory

• Operational Management

• Oversee the entire production process from raw material procurement to finished goods delivery, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Manage plant performance against key KPIs: output, efficiency, cost, quality, and safety.
• Ensure timely and accurate entries to ERP systems for production and inventory management.
• Optimize processes for efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain production plans, capacity reports, and performance metrics.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant team, including production, maintenance, quality, and Planning & Customer Intraction.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safe work environment.
• Identify training needs and implement development programs for plant personnel4.

• Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations (ISO, OHSAS, etc.).
• Implement and monitor safety programs and procedures to minimize risks and incidents49.
• Maintain and improve quality control standards, supporting systems such as SPC, TQM, Kaizen, TPM, and 5S.
• Ensure all products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Financial & Resource Management

• Manage plant budgets, control costs, and oversee profit and loss for the production Units.
• Oversee inventory management and supply chain logistics.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production and business targets.

• Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain open, timely communication with business unit management regarding order delivery and plant performance.
• Prepare and present operational reports to senior management2.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Production.
• 15+ years experience in production operations management within heavy fabrication or metal manufacturing.
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, preferably with exposure to welding, sheet metal, CNC, and related fabrication processes911.

Key Skills:

• Production and operations management
• Quality systems (ISO, TS, APQP, PPAP, FMEA)
• Team leadership and people management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Process optimization and lean manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Knowledge in AWS

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in project management and new product development.
• Exposure to modern manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, TPM, 5S, etc.).
• Ability to lead change, motivate teams, and drive engagement at all levels9.

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