Plant Head

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)