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Plant Head

Plant Head

Ace Recruitment & Placement Consultants Pvt. Ltd.thoothukudi, tamil nadu, in
22 hours ago
Job description

Role Overview :

The Plant Head will lead end-to-end plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, cost efficiency, manpower management, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement. The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence to drive productivity and profitability.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Production & Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet output, quality, and cost targets.
  • Ensure optimal machine utilization, efficiency, and minimal downtime.
  • Drive Lean, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.

2. EHS & Statutory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and statutory norms.
  • Coordinate with regulatory bodies and handle audits.

    • 3. Quality & Process Excellence

  • Implement and sustain quality standards (ISO, GMP, HACCP, etc.).
  • Monitor process control, defect reduction, and continuous improvement.

    • 4. Engineering & Maintenance

  • Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Manage utilities, CAPEX projects, and asset management.

    • 5. Supply Chain & Inventory

  • Coordinate with SCM for planning, material availability, and cost optimization.
  • Ensure inventory control, logistics support, and vendor collaboration.

    • 6. Cost & Budget Management

  • Develop and manage annual plant budgets.
  • Optimize operating costs, waste reduction, and process automation.

    • 7. People Leadership

  • Lead white-collar, blue-collar, and contract workforce.
  • Drive performance management, skill development, IR, and employee engagement.

    • 8. Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with corporate functions—HR, Finance, SCM, Quality, Projects.
  • Present performance dashboards and improvement plans to leadership.

    • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong leadership and people management
  • Expertise in manufacturing operations
  • Knowledge of EHS, compliance, audits
  • Cost optimization & P&L ownership
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • Ability to drive automation and digitalization

    • Educational Qualification :

  • BE / B.Tech – Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Industrial / Electrical (as relevant)
  • MBA / PGDBM (preferred)
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