Interested Candidates for the mentioned role and location can directly reach us out at [email protected]

Role & responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Production Management

- Plan, 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 & Compliance

- Ensure 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 Management

- Ensure 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 & Budgeting

- Control operational costs through efficient resource utilization and waste reduction.
- Prepare and manage the plants operating budget and cost forecasts.
- Identify areas for cost improvement across energy, manpower,



materials, etc.

5. Health, Safety & Workplace (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 Management

- Lead 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 Coordination

- Work 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.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Competencies

- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Technical expertise in tile adhesive or construction chemical manufacturing
- Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma practices
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Hands-on experience with SAP.

Preferred Background

- Prior experience in setting up or scaling a tile adhesive / dry mix / construction chemical plant will be a strong advantage
- Local language (Bengali) proficiency is preferred

📌 Plant Head - Tile Adhesive || Durgapur, West Bengal
🏢 Symbiosis Management Consultants
📍 Durgapur