Position Title : Plant Head – Tile Adhesive ManufacturingLocation : Durgapur, West BengalDepartment : Manufacturing / OperationsReports To : Head OperationsExperience : 15 years in manufacturing; minimum 5 years in a leadership role within constructionchemicals, tile adhesives, or similar industryQualification : B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical / Chemical / Production; MBA preferredRole ObjectiveTo lead and manage end-to-end operations of the tile adhesive plant in Durgapur ensuring productivity, quality, safety, and compliance. The Plant Head will be responsible for delivering business targets through efficient plant operations, cost optimization, and people leadership.Key Responsibilities1. Plant Operations & Production ManagementPlan, organize, and oversee daily operations to ensure the plant runs efficiently, safely, and profitably.Ensure timely production as per sales and dispatch requirements.Monitor key KPIs (OEE, yield, capacity utilization) and drive continuous improvement.Manage raw material planning and inventory in coordination with procurement and SCM.2. Quality & ComplianceEnsure product quality as per defined standards and customer specifications.Drive quality assurance and quality control processes in alignment with ISO standards and internal SOPs.Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including pollution control and safety norms.3.



Maintenance & Asset ManagementEnsure preventive and predictive maintenance schedules are followed.Optimize equipment uptime and reduce breakdowns.Manage plant infrastructure and ensure all utilities (power, water, etc.) function without disruption.4. Cost Optimization & BudgetingControl operational costs through productive resource utilization and waste reduction.Prepare and manage the plant’s operating budget and cost forecasts.Identify areas for cost improvement across energy, manpower, materials, etc.5. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Implement and enforce safety practices and zero-accident culture.Conduct regular safety drills, audits, and training programs.Ensure plant adheres to all EHS norms.6. People ManagementLead a team of production, maintenance, QA, and support staff.Drive employee engagement, training, and development.Foster a performance-driven culture within the plant.7. Cross-functional CoordinationWork closely with SCM, R&D;, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on production planning, demand forecasting, and cost controls.Act as the key liaison between the plant and corporate leadership.Key CompetenciesStrong leadership and team management skillsTechnical expertise in tile adhesive or construction chemical manufacturingKnowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma practicesEffective communication and stakeholder managementProblem-solving and decision-making abilitiesHands-on experience with SAP.Preferred BackgroundPrior experience in setting up or scaling a tile adhesive / dry mix / construction chemical plant will be a strong advantageLocal language (Bengali) proficiency is preferred

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