Plant Head/General Manager

As the Plant Head/General Manager of the manufacturing division located in Noida, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing all production aspects to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are upheld. Reporting directly to the Director, your leadership will be pivotal in directing a committed team and spearheading initiatives for continuous improvement to elevate operational excellence. You will lead and manage all manufacturing plant activities encompassing production planning, scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance. Developing and executing strategic plans to enhance manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and reduce costs will be a key focus. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will streamline processes, tackle production challenges, and ensure on-time product delivery to customers. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and enforce corrective measures will be part of your routine. Additionally, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and environmental health and safety regulations will be critical. Your role will involve leading and nurturing a high-performing team by providing guidance, coaching, and training to boost skillsets and facilitate professional growth. Driving initiatives to bolster product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction will be imperative. You will establish and uphold systems for inventory management, material procurement, and resource allocation to bolster production operations efficiency. Overseeing maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime will be essential. Preparing and presenting regular reports on production performance, efficiency enhancements, and key initiatives to senior management will be a key aspect of your role. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or advanced degree with relevant certifications. A minimum of 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, profound knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management principles, and Lean manufacturing methodologies are prerequisites. Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems, along with experience in SAP or similar platforms, is desirable. A commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction is indispensable. The ideal candidate profile includes a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with an advanced degree or relevant certifications being advantageous. A proven track record in driving operational improvements, achieving results, strong leadership, team-building, communication, and interpersonal skills are sought-after attributes. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving are preferred qualities.,