About Whirlpool of India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

Hiring: Plant Head / Director - Operations | Whirlpool India

Location: Ranjangaon, Pune

Facility: Flagship Manufacturing Facility (~1.7M annual volume)

We are seeking a high-caliber leader to take end-to-end P&L;, strategic, and operational ownership of our flagship manufacturing plant in Pune.

Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic & Financial Leadership:



Drive plant P&L;, operational strategy, CAPEX/OPEX, and capacity planning.
- Operational Excellence: Lead World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, TPM, OEE optimization, and cost efficiency initiatives, Industry 4.0/Digitization/Automation.
- Quality & NPI: Deliver zero-defect manufacturing and lead 'First Time Right' Current Product Introductions.
- Supply Chain & EHS: Build resilient vendor networks, optimize working capital, and champion Zero Harm safety standards.
- IR & Leadership: Drive union collective bargaining, statutory compliance, and team development.

Candidate Profile:
- Experience: 18–20 years total (5–7 years as Plant Head/Factory Director).
- Industry: High-Volume Consumer Durables or Tier-1 Auto OEM.
- Education: B.E./B.Tech (Mech/Elec/Prod); MBA preferred.
- Core Expertise: WCM, Lean, TPM, TPS, Six Sigma, and Maharashtra Labor Laws.

Interested candidates can reach out direct

📌 Plant Head (Mumbai)
🏢 Whirlpool India
📍 Mumbai