Plant Head – Operations

Key Responsibilities

- Study Tech specs, Drawings & applicable standards. Devise suitable production process/flow
- Co ordinate with Client/TPI/QC/QA for suitable development of QAP/ITP, WPS, PQR
- Prepare manufacturing schedule and align with client/delivery requirements
- Identify and assign resources – plant & equipment, manpower, consumables, etc
- Prepare composite monthly, weekly and Daily work Plan along with resources deployment
- Allocation of work to different work bays / team to get optimum output
- Assign, align and manage Shift operations
- Ensure timely availability of all input materials and consumables
- Ensure congenial work relationship with all departments and within Production department
- Ensure 100% work place safety of all assets including manpower
- Ensure 100% compliance to Quality
- Interact with Client / TPI for in process inspection and final clearance
- Manage sub contractors, outsourcing agencies
- Co ordinate with Maintenance for effective implementation of Preventive maintenance
- Quick close out of break down maintenance. Avoid down time
- Prepare and circulate Daily,



Weekly and Monthly progress reports with projections
- Initiate steps to control Consumable wastage and reduction by identifying alternate methods
- Be part of Review meetings with appropriate data and mitigation plan if called for
- Reporting to Management

Experience:

Minimum 25+ years of experience

Mandatory Skills:

- Robust leadership and team management for large workforce (200+ workmen)
- Proven experience in managing end-to-end plant operations
- Excellent understanding of safety protocols and maintaining a clean safety record
- Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (QA/QC, Maintenance, SCM, etc.)
- Proficiency in reading technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing standards

Preferred Skills:

- Plate rolling operations
- Various welding techniques (SAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW)
- Material handling with EOT cranes and gantries
- Machine shop and fabrication equipment
- Familiarity with Indian and international material/production standards

📌 Plant Head – Operations (Thanjavur)
🏢 VELMURUGAN HEAVY ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES PRIVATE
📍 Thanjavur