Plant head

Experience :-15 to 20 Years.

Qualification:-BE / B-Tech (Mechanical / Automobile Engineer)

Male 

 

Full job description

We have an urgent requirement for PLANT HEAD (Sheet Metal/ Stamping / Press shop) position with one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world based @ Pune (Chakan)

Below are the Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, , or Industrial Engineering. (An MBA in Operations is added advantage).

Experience: 15 to 20 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in connector, sheet metal manufacturing, mechanical components.

Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of precision Sheet Metal/ Stamping / Press shop operations, 

Systems: Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data-driven operational reporting.

Role Overview-

Plant Head would lead the strategic and daily manufacturing operations of the facility. This includes overseeing Sheet Metal/ Stamping / Press shop plating, and assembly lines to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

Direct daily manufacturing operations to meet or exceed master production schedules.

Oversee critical processes including precision Sheet metal, 

Monitor manpower planning, machine utilization, and line balancing to maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Implement and manage TPM programs to minimize equipment downtime.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain zero-defect initiatives and manage continuous improvements using Six Sigma methodologies.

Ensure strict adherence to industry quality and environmental standards, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, RoHS, and REACH.

Manage customer and regulatory audits, non-conformance investigations, and root cause analysis.

Manage factory regulations & compliance. To oversee factory inspection.

Cost Control & Budgeting

Develop and manage annual plant operating budgets, including OPEX and CAPEX planning.

Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to reduce material waste, optimize inventory, and lower operational costs.

Review and approve resource allocations for materials, equipment, and technology upgrades.

Leadership & Human Resources

Lead, mentor, and evaluate performance of department heads, engineers, and production staff.

Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and foster a culture of safety, 5S organization, and continuous innovation (Kaizen).

Manage employee relations, training, and succession planning within the plant.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate closely with R&D and Engineering for New Product Introduction (NPI) and tooling development.

Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials.

Skills and Attributes:

Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.

Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.

Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.

Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.

 Salary Pay: ₹ 15 LPA - ₹ 20LPA

Location - Chakan, Pune

How to Apply: Send your CV and application to:

+919595759951

[email protected]