Senior Plant Manager

On behalf of our client, Dr. Wamser + Batra India Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Senior Plant Manager to be located in Pune, India.

To apply for this position, please send your CV together with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are the right candidate for this position to HR team at hr@wamser-batra.in Please note that we will only consider applications sent to this email account and which include a cover letter.

Position Summary: Our client is looking for a Senior Plant Manager to lead a rapidly expanding production facility. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned manufacturing professional who is ready to take full ownership of end-to-end plant operations, with a clear growth path toward a Director of Operations role within 612 months.

You will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operational performance of the plant. This includes production, logistics, equipment and materials management, EHS compliance, and the formulation, inspection, supervision, control, and implementation of plant operation systems.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead plant operations with a focus on output, cost, delivery, safety, and environment
• Develop and implement site strategy aligned with global business and production objectives
• Drive operational excellence through LEAN, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement frameworks
• Oversee workforce planning, performance management, and team development
• Ensure compliance with global standards (e.g., ISO) and optimize ERP and production systems
• Collaborate closely with global and regional leadership across functions
• Take full P&L accountability for the factory
• Maintain a lean, high-performance mindset to scale operations in line with business growth
• Meet ambitious KPIs aligned with global manufacturing standards

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in plant management; 5+ years in senior manufacturing management roles
• Proven success in scaling or managing near greenfield manufacturing operations
• Deep knowledge of production KPIs, planning systems, and cost optimization
• Strong leadership abilities, professional ethics and integrity, and excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English; experience in multinational or matrix environments preferred

Reporting Structure: The Senior Plant Manager will report to the Director Region and Global Production Leader (Germany/matrix).