We are looking for an experienced and high-potential manufacturing professional with a strong background in Production / Plant Operations to take on a broader leadership role across plant operations.

The role requires a strong combination of people management, operational execution, analytical thinking, process and systems orientation, ERP knowledge and cross-functional leadership.

Job Responsibilities – AGM Operations

1. Overall Operations

- Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day operations of the plant across Production, PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores and Dispatch.
- Ensure all operating functions work in coordination towards production, quality, delivery, productivity and safety objectives.
- Monitor plant operational performance through defined KPIs, MIS and structured daily, weekly and monthly reviews.

2. Production

- Ensure effective execution of production plans with focus on productivity, quality, safety and optimum utilisation of manpower and machinery.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and ensure timely resolution of production-related issues.
- Drive shop-floor discipline, 5S and adherence to defined operating practices.

3. Production Planning & Control (PPC)

- Review production planning, scheduling, capacity utilisation and order execution.
- Ensure plans are practical, optimised and aligned with machine capacity, material availability and dispatch priorities.
- Monitor pending orders, plan vs actual performance and deviations, and ensure timely corrective action.

4. Quality

- Ensure adherence to product, process and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Review quality deviations, rejections and customer complaints and ensure effective root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Ensure appropriate quality controls, inspection practices, documentation and traceability are consistently followed.

5. Maintenance

- Ensure availability and reliability of plant machinery, cranes, utilities and other critical equipment.
- Review breakdowns,



preventive/autonomous maintenance and recurring equipment problems and ensure timely and permanent corrective actions.
- Ensure availability of critical spares and effective maintenance planning to minimise production disruption.

6. Stores & Dispatch

- Ensure proper material receipt, identification, storage, handling, inventory control and traceability.
- Ensure accurate and timely dispatch, documentation and efficient vehicle movement/turnaround.
- Ensure physical inventory and system inventory remain accurate and properly controlled.

7. People & Operational Leadership

- Lead and develop managers, engineers, supervisors and shop-floor teams across operational functions.
- Establish clear responsibilities, accountability and decision-making authority at different levels.
- Strengthen the second line, improve problem-solving capability and reduce excessive dependency on specific individuals.
- Ensure discipline, effective manpower utilisation and continuity of operations across shifts.

8. Systems, ERP & Process Control

- Establish and strengthen SOPs, processes, operating controls and review mechanisms across operations.
- Ensure consistent adherence to defined practices across shifts and over time.
- Drive ERP discipline, timely transactions and data accuracy and ensure ERP/MIS is effectively used for operational control and decision-making.

9. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

- Identify recurring operational problems, establish root causes and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality, equipment reliability, material flow, turnaround time and overall operational effectiveness.
- Build a culture of early problem reporting, ownership,



structured problem solving and timely closure.

10. Safety

- Ensure adherence to plant safety procedures, PPE requirements and secure operating/material-handling practices.
- Review operational accidents, incidents and unsafe practices and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

11. Cross-functional Coordination & Management Reporting

- Resolve issues between operational functions and ensure problems do not remain unresolved due to unclear ownership or departmental silos.
- Coordinate with HR, Procurement, IT and other support functions for operational requirements.
- Keep management appropriately informed about operational performance, major deviations, risks, unresolved issues and actions being taken.

Requirements:

- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, with strong experience in Production / Operations.
- Currently working as a Production Head, Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager or in an equivalent senior Production / Operations role.
- Experience in a reasonably established and professionally managed manufacturing organisation.
- Strong people-management experience, including managing managers/engineers, supervisors and shop-floor teams.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Good understanding of production planning, execution, productivity and shop-floor management.
- Strong process and systems orientation with practical exposure to ERP, SOPs, KPIs, MIS and structured operational reviews.
- Good cross-functional exposure to PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores and Dispatch.
- Strong ownership, execution discipline and ability to drive issues through to closure.
- Ability to identify operational gaps, establish/improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Good communication and leadership skills with the ability to take on broader plant-level responsibilities.

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Head (Coimbatore)
🏢 Meghalai Steels
📍 Coimbatore