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Plant Head

Plant Head

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.Mysore, Republic Of India, IN
14 hours ago
Job description

Location : Mumbai

Department : Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To : COO

Subordinates : All Department Heads (Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Stores, EHS, etc.)

Job Purpose :

To lead and manage the entire plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost-efficiency, and people development. The Plant Head will ensure seamless execution of production plans, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the glass processing environment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Operations Management :

  • Oversee daily operations of the plant including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets.
  • Monitor KPIs related to OEE, yield, downtime, wastage, and rework.

2. Production Planning & Control :

  • Collaborate with SCM and sales teams to convert demand into executable production plans.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality processed glass (tempered, laminated, IGU, etc.).
  • 3. People Management :

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team across functions;
  • promote a high-performance work culture.

  • Guide department heads on recruitment, training, performance, and employee engagement.
  • Ensure statutory compliance and harmonious industrial relations.
  • 4. Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction :

  • Establish and maintain strict quality control systems.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints and ensure root cause elimination.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO, BIS, ASTM, or client-specific quality standards.
  • 5. Plant Maintenance & Asset Management :

  • Ensure timely preventive and predictive maintenance of glass processing machinery (e.G., tempering furnaces, CNC, lamination lines, etc.).
  • Optimize plant uptime and reliability.
  • 6. Cost Control & Efficiency :

  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through lean manufacturing, energy savings, and waste minimization.
  • Control overheads, material wastage, and improve productivity.
  • 7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) :

  • Foster a strong safety culture;
  • ensure zero accidents and full statutory compliance (Factories Act, Pollution Board, etc.).

  • Conduct regular audits, drills, and awareness programs.
  • 8. Strategic Projects & Improvements :

  • Implement CapEx and infrastructure projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma.
  • Key Requirements : Education :

  • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related engineering discipline.
  • Experience :

  • 20–25 years of experience in manufacturing / operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in the glass processing or related industry (façade, architectural glass, automotive glass, etc.) or Auto auxiliary manufacturing industries.
  • Strong experience in handling a greenfield / brownfield plant will be an added advantage.
  • Technical Knowledge :

  • Hands-on understanding of glass processing technologies (tempering, IGU, lamination, cutting, edge grinding, etc.).
  • Familiarity with modern production systems, SAP / ERP, ISO systems, and lean tools.
  • Leadership Competencies :

  • Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution focus.
  • KPI Metrics (Typical) :

  • Production volume and yield
  • OTIF (On Time in Full) delivery
  • Cost per square meter of glass processed
  • Machine uptime and breakdown hours
  • Customer complaint rate
  • Employee productivity & retention
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