Job Overview

We are seeking a Plant Head & Operational Manager for Heavy Fabrication & Structural Steel with 12–18 years of experience in structural steel fabrication & plant operations. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, overseeing production planning, manpower, machine utilization, maintenance, quality, safety & dispatch. The role requires driving operational excellence through resource optimization, continuous improvement initiatives & cross-functional coordination to ensure timely, cost-effective & high-quality project execution.

Core Responsibilities
· Plan, schedule, and execute daily/weekly production across cutting, fabrication, welding, and finishing lines to meet project timelines

· Optimize manpower deployment, shift planning, and skill mapping to match production load

· Drive machine & equipment utilization; plan preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and breakdowns

· Conduct regular wastage/scrap review - material, man-hour, and rework losses, and implement corrective actions

· Lead Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement drives to boost throughput, reduce cycle time, and improve overall plant efficiency (OEE)

· Monitor and report key production KPIs: output tonnage, cost per ton, rejection %, on-time delivery, machine uptime

· Coordinate closely with project, design, QC, procurement,



and stores teams to ensure material availability and process alignment

· Ensure adherence to welding codes, quality standards, and safety protocols across the shop floor

· Build, train, and manage supervisors, engineers, and shop-floor staff; drive accountability and performance culture

· Identify bottlenecks in production flow and drive layout/process improvements for better space and resource utilization

· Support cost control initiatives for power, consumables, manpower costs without compromising quality or timelines

Qualification
· B.E./B.Tech (Mech/Production

Experience

- 12–18 Years.
- Own end-to-end production for structural steel fabrication plant, from raw material to dispatch

Required Skills

· Strong production background in heavy fabrication/structural steel

· Expert in resource management (men-machine-material)

· Deep machine & process knowledge, including maintenance planning

· Proven Kaizen/continuous improvement implementation track record

· Solid grasp of steel industry best practices

Interested candidates may share their updated CV at: [email protected]

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Head & Operational Manager (India)
🏢 Insteel Engineers
📍 India