Job Summary :
The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall functioning of the stainless steel manufacturing facility, including Rolling Mill, and Maintenance operations. The role demands a hands-on leader with strong technical and managerial capabilities to drive productivity, ensure maintenance efficiency, manage costs, and uphold safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Plant Operations Management
- Lead daily operations of Rolling Mill , support SMS and maintenance units.
- Monitor and ensure production targets, product quality, and delivery schedules are achieved.
- Implement best practices to maximize plant efficiency and minimize downtimes.
2. Maintenance Oversight
Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of equipment and utilities.Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimize equipment uptime.Plan and manage CAPEX for new machinery or upgrades.3. Manpower & Resource Planning
Lead manpower planning across all departments ensuring optimal workforce utilization.Manage skill development, shift planning, and employee productivity.Promote a performance-driven culture through leadership and motivation.4. Budgeting & Cost Control
Prepare and monitor plant budgets, identify areas for cost reduction.Drive cost-saving initiatives in raw material usage, energy, and maintenance.5. Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance
Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, OSHA, Pollution Control Board).Implement robust safety protocols and conduct regular audits, training, and drills.6. Process Improvement
Introduce continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing , 5S , and TPM .Identify bottlenecks and lead process optimization initiatives.7. Reporting & Coordination
Submit regular reports on production, maintenance, manpower, and costs to top management.Liaise with purchase, sales, and logistics teams to align production with business demands.Key Skills & Attributes :
In-depth technical knowledge of steel melting , hot rolling processes.Experience in plant maintenance and utilities .Strong leadership and team management skills.Proficient in manpower planning , cost optimization , and budget management .Working knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.Strong focus on safety , quality , and compliance .Preferred Experience :
20+ years in stainless steel or related EAF Based alloy Steel mills.5+ years in a senior leadership or plant-in-charge role.