1. Plant Performance

- Evolve plant performance metrics to measure performance and drive improvements
- Measure capacity utilization and manpower utilization to achieve optimization
- Identify improvement opportunities including automation projects
- Drive and execute improvement projects efficiently within cost and time budgets

2. People Performance

- Evolve and adopt smart metrics to measure and monitor peoples performance
- Drive performance culture and reinforce ownership and accountability
- Define roles accurately and drive accountability within plant operations
- Review peoples performance for both efficiency and effectiveness

1. Quality of Products and Services
- Adopt measures and processes to achieve desired quality levels for products and services delivered to customers
- Drive delivery standards, processes and ensure adherence
- Implement quality control mechanisms and continuous improvement initiatives

- Plant Machinery and Equipment

- Manage machine utilization standards and metrics
- Improve machine uptime and reduce breakdown rates
- Enhance machine productivity and people productivity
- Plan preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution

- On-Time Delivery (OTD)

- Manage production planning and delivery schedules
- Achieve and improve OTD targets
- Train people to achieve and improve OTD performance
- Identify gaps and implement solutions to address bottlenecks affecting OTD

- Interface with Sales

- Work closely with sales teams to ensure highest capacity utilization and OTD
- Manage customer requirements, audits and customer visits to increase share from existing customers and win new customers.

- Vendor Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery and cost parameters




- Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with agreed terms
- Identify and onboard current vendors to support business growth.

- Interface with Supply Chain Teams

- Coordinate with supply chain for timely availability of raw materials and components
- Align production schedules with inventory levels and procurement cycles
- Collaborate on demand forecasting and production planning
- Address supply-related bottlenecks impacting production

- People Management and Employee Development

- Lead, mentor and develop plant operations team
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback
- Identify training needs and facilitate skill development programs
- Foster a positive work environment and employee engagement

- Cost Control and Profitability Improvement

- Monitor and control operational costs including materials, labor and overheads
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures
- Drive waste reduction and resource optimization initiatives
- Contribute to achieving gross profitability targets

- Production Processes and Technology Upgradation

- Evaluate existing production processes and identify areas for improvement
- Research and recommend new technologies and best practices
- Lead implementation of process improvements and technology upgrades
- Ensure smooth transition during technology adoption with minimal disruption

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant processes
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management and execution capability
- Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management
- Ability to handle escalations and take quick decisions
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- High ownership and accountability mindset
- Ability to work closely with leadership and drive execution.

📌 General Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Duflon Industries
📍 Maharashtra