We are seeking a Plant Head to oversee all day-to-day operations of the plant. This role is crucial for managing production planning, ensuring quality control, and leading a team to meet all operational and financial targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day plant operations including production planning, maintenance, quality control, and resource allocation .
- Develop and manage production schedules to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.
- Ensure products meet established quality standards and actively address deviations.
- Enforce and promote adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or other lean methodologies.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor plant supervisors and personnel.
- Develop and manage operational budgets ; optimize cost through resource planning and efficiency.
- Track key metrics (e.g., OEE, man-hour costs, production yield) and initiate corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, quality, engineering, and R&D teams.
- Present regular operational performance updates and improvement proposals to senior management.
- Ensure uptime via preventive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
- Monitor customer feedback and respond promptly to issues like defects or delays.
Skills Required
Strong knowledge of plant operations and production management.Expertise in lean methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen.Experience in budgeting and cost optimization .Proven ability to track and analyze key performance metrics .Excellent leadership and people management skills.Strong focus on safety and quality control .Collaborative mindset for working with cross-functional teams .Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance management.Skills Required
People Management, Plant Operations, Budgeting, Cost Optimization, Quality Control, Troubleshooting