Greetings from SM Talent Solutions

We are looking for Factory Head / Plant Head - Group Manufacturing (4 Divisions)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra (Khed City / Chakan / Talegaon Belt)

About the Role

Company is executing a major capacity expansion across its flagship Pune manufacturing hub. We are seeking an experienced, high-impact Factory Head / Plant Head to oversee unified production, quality, cost excellence, and safety across our four core industrial divisions:
- Industrial Enclosures & Electrical Panels (LT panels, switchgear enclosures)
- Material Handling & Racking Systems:
- Modular Containers & Shelters (BESS containers, data-center modules)
- High-Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication (Laser, CNC bending, MIG/TIG welding, powder coating)

Reporting directly to the Group COO / President - Manufacturing, you will lead a 200+ member team, transition our operations into a high-volume/high-mix lean benchmark, and ensure $98%+$ On-Time Delivery to key OEM, defense, power, and telecom clients.

Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Manufacturing: Direct all daily plant operations,



shift scheduling, bottleneck resolution, and cross-divisional capacity sharing.
- Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership: Serve as Management Representative for ISO 9001; personally own quality KPIs, external audits, FMEAs, and customer complaint resolutions (TAT $le7$ days).
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, and Kaizen initiatives across cells to improve OEE and lower scrap costs.
- Budget & Cost Control: Own the conversion cost budget (₹80Cr+), driving an annual unit production cost reduction of 8-12%.
- Safety & Compliance: Chair the plant safety committee, maintaining Zero Lost-Time Injuries (LTI) and ISO 14001 / 45001 compliance.
- Team Leadership: Manage recruitment, shift rosters, and skill matrix development for a 200+ workforce.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (mandatory).

📌 Factory Head (Pune)
🏢 SM TALENT SOLUTIONS
📍 Pune