Plant Head

• *Job Title:** Plant Head

• *Experience:** 10–20 Years

• *Qualification:** B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering. MBA in Operations Management is an added advantage.

• *Job Location:** Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Job Responsibilities

• Manage overall plant operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Planning and Dispatch.
• Develop production plans and ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
• Monitor plant performance, productivity, machine utilisation, downtime and operational efficiency.
• Manage manpower planning, workforce allocation and departmental performance.
• Implement cost\-reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure product quality, reduce rejection and rework, and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Supply Chain, Sales and other departments to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor plant budgets, operating expenses and manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, industrial safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Lead departmental managers, production engineers, supervisors and shop\-floor employees.
• Handle customer audits, internal audits and corrective and preventive actions.
• Establish KPIs and review plant performance regularly with senior management.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure maximum equipment availability.
• Drive on\-time delivery, inventory control and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Prepare monthly operational reports and present plant performance to management.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and plant operations management.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing and production planning.
• Experience in manpower management and budget control.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S and Kaizen.
• Strong problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001; IATF 16949 is advantageous in automotive manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production performance reporting.
• Strong communication, customer\-handling and team\-management skills.

Salary \& Benefits

• Expected salary: ₹80,000–₹1,25,000 per month, depending on experience and plant size.
• Performance\-based incentives as per company policy.
• Medical insurance, travel allowance and other benefits as applicable.
• Salary negotiable for candidates with proven plant\-level P\&L and operational responsibility.

Pay: From ₹60,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person