Plant Head

Position: Plant Head

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Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations & Production Management

• Oversee 24/7 manufacturing activities ensuring uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor production schedules, ensure capacity utilization, minimize downtime, and meet daily/monthly targets.
• Implement world-class manufacturing practices like TPM, Lean, Six Sigma to improve OEE and efficiency.

Process & Technology Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, and energy efficiency.
• Identify automation opportunities and lead implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions including MES, SCADA, and digital tracking tools.
• Resolve bottlenecks in coordination with R&D and Engineering teams.

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Enforce ZERO harm safety culture across all departments; adhere to EHS standards (OSHA, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory norms Pollution Control, PESO, FDA, cGMP, etc.
• Lead periodic safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.

Financial Management

• Manage full plant P&L ensure cost-effective operations within allocated budgets (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Optimize raw material utilization, minimize process wastage, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Track plant KPIs, review variance analysis, and report to corporate leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team across production, QA/QC, maintenance, stores, and dispatch.
• Build a high-performance culture with clear KPIs, skill development, and succession planning.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and encourage innovation at all levels.

Stakeholder & Strategic Alignment

• Act as a key liaison between plant operations and corporate management.
• Coordinate with suppliers, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure business continuity.
• Align operational strategies with organizational goals and expansion plans.

Requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Production Engineering
• MBA in Operations (preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in continuous process plants, with 5+ years as a Plant Head or Similar Roles

Key Skills:

• Proven leadership in managing large teams and complex plant setups
• Strong knowledge of quality control, process improvement & manufacturing best practices
• Proficient in ERP (SAP PP/PM), MES, SCADA, Microsoft Office
• Strong financial acumen, communication, and decision-making skills