Please note apart from Plant Operations role the candidate should have robust experience in union settlements, wage negotiations, and industrial relations. The candidate should also be experienced in dealing with local authorities, political representatives, labour officers, and other government officials.

Role & responsibilities

- Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and evaluate manufacturing performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and execution of manufacturing plans.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization, to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality. Drive production planning and achieve operational efficiencies with tools such as JIT, KANBAN, Pull System etc.
- Must have in-depth exposure to PFMEA / PPAP / FAIR etc.
- Responsible for production planning and ensuring preventive maintenance is carried out at regular intervals.
- Manage customer audits and ensure necessary corrective actions are taken. Manager customer queries and guide them through the manufacturing process and operations.




- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, promoting a safe work environment and implementing appropriate training programs and safety measures.
- Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, controlling costs and expenses while optimizing resource utilization.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing, implementing innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness and drive growth.
- Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on manufacturing performance, challenges, and opportunities.
- Assists in new product launches, production and engineering improvements, product quality.
- Works closely with peers to focus on continuous improvements that will benefit Operations.
- Lead and facilitate monthly safety meetings and lead/assist in the resolution of safety items.

Preferred candidate profile The ideal candidate is an engineering graduate with a post-graduate qualification in Operations having 20 -25 years experience including atleast 10 years at a Head Operations position with responsibility for managing operations about 200cr business. The ideal candidate should be responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, maintenance and safety standards are met.

📌 Operations Head - Bhandara, Nagpur
🏢 Chemicals And Ferro Alloys
📍 Nagpur