JOB DESCRIPTION

Plant Operations Manager – Manufacturing & Facilities

Khopoli Manufacturing Facility | Valvan Soenen India Pvt. Ltd.

Location Khopoli, Maharashtra, India – On-site

Employment Full-time

CTC Up to ₹12 Lakhs per Annum, depending on experience

and suitability

Reporting To General Manager / Management

Joining Immediate / Short notice preferred

Travel / Working Pattern

Primarily site-based near Khopoli; occasional weekend

attendance may be required based on plant/project

requirements

1. Role Purpose

We are looking for a hands-on Plant Operations Manager to lead the setup, commissioning and day-to-day

management of our Khopoli manufacturing facility.

The role will cover factory readiness, utilities, statutory compliance, HSE, contractors, manufacturing operations,

maintenance, logistics, stores, manpower, facilities, security and site administration.

2. Role Evolution

Phase Primary Focus Expected Ownership

Construction / Pre-commissioning Factory readiness, infrastructure,

utilities, contractors, statutory

requirements

Ensure site is ready for safe and

timely operations

Commissioning Equipment installation, utilities,

safety systems, manpower and

operating processes

Coordinate transition from project to

operational plant

Initial Operations Manufacturing coordination,

maintenance, HSE, logistics, stores

and facilities

Establish stable and disciplined plant

operations

Scale-up Productivity, manpower, production

planning, cost control and

continuous improvement

Build scalable operating systems

Future Broader plant leadership

responsibility

Potential progression toward Plant

Operations Head / Plant Head 3. Key Responsibilities

3.1 Plant Operations & Manufacturing

 Own daily plant operations and ensure safe, disciplined and efficient functioning.

 Plan and supervise manufacturing, manpower, machines, materials and production

priorities.

 Monitor productivity, downtime, bottlenecks and recurring operational issues.

 Establish basic SOPs, work instructions, production controls, 5S and housekeeping

discipline.

 Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Quality, Sales and Management for

execution.

3.2 Factory Construction, Commissioning & Readiness

 Coordinate civil, PEB, electrical, mechanical and other contractors during factory

development.

 Track site progress, delays, defects, incomplete works and commissioning actions.

 Ensure readiness of utilities, plant equipment, fire systems, lighting, drainage and

support infrastructure.

 Support equipment installation, testing, handover and transition to operational

manufacturing.

3.3 Maintenance & Utilities

 Set up preventive and corrective maintenance systems for equipment, buildingand

utilities.

 Coordinate breakdown response, maintenance schedules, service records and AMC/CMC

documentation.





 Monitor utility consumption, critical spares and cost/reliability improvement

opportunities.

3.4 HSE, Fire & Workplace Safety

 Own site-level HSE implementation and compliance with statutory and company safety

standards.

 Conduct workplace and contractor safety inspections and ensure PPE, signage and

emergency readiness.

 Maintain safety records, incident actions and promote a safety-first culture.

3.5 Statutory Compliance & Government Liaison

 Act as site contact for government departments, statutory authorities and external

agencies.

 Coordinate licences, renewals, inspections, approvals and statutory submissions. Maintain compliance calendar, records and closure of inspection observations.

 Fluent Marathi is essential for local liaison and communication.

3.6 Manpower, Contractors & Workforce

 Coordinate manpower requirements with Management and HR.

 Supervise operators, technicians, support staff and contract labour.

 Manage contractor attendance, discipline, safety, productivity and compliance.

3.7 Logistics, Stores & Material Movement

 Coordinate domestic and international movement of machines, equipment, components

and materials.

 Manage site logistics, loading/unloading, vehicle movement and material handling.

 Support stores, inventory records, receipts, issues and safe material storage.

3.8 Facilities, Security & Site Administration

 Manage site services including power, water, sanitation, housekeeping, security and

canteen arrangements.

 Oversee security, visitor management, access control, CCTV and emergency

arrangements.

 Ensure the facility remains clean, functional and visitor-ready.

3.9 Vendor & Cost Management

 Identify, evaluate and manage local vendors and service providers.

 Support quotations, negotiations, service agreements and AMC/CMC tracking.

 Monitor vendor performance, expenses and secure cost-reduction opportunities.

3.10 Reporting & Management Coordination

 Provide regular reports on plant readiness, production, maintenance, HSE, compliance,

manpower, logistics, facilities and costs.

 Maintain action trackers and escalate critical safety, legal, operational or infrastructure

issues.

 Act as the central coordination point for day-to-day site operational matters.

4. Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

 Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Facility





Management or related discipline.

 8–10 years’ relevant experience in manufacturing, plant operations, facilities,

maintenance or site administration.

 Practical exposure to contractors, statutory authorities, HSE and industrial compliance.

 Fluent Marathi and good written/spoken English are mandatory.

 Ability to work independently in a developing factory workplace and take ownership

of site-level issues.

Preferred Experience

 MNC/international company experience.

 Experience in machine manufacturing, industrial equipment, fabrication or engineering

manufacturing.

 Exposure to new factory setup, commissioning, PEB factories, utilities, 5S/Lean/Kaizen.

 Knowledge of contract labour, vendors, ERP/digital reporting, stores, inventory and

logistics.

5. Critical Competencies

Competency Requirement What We Expect

Manufacturing / Plant Operations Mandatory Understands shop-floor operations

and can manage day-to-day plant

activity.

Marathi Mandatory Fluent communication with local

workforce, contractors and

authorities.

English Mandatory Can communicate and report

effectively to management and

international stakeholders.

Statutory / Government Liaison Mandatory Can independently coordinate with

local authorities and manage

compliance matters.

HSE / Safety Mandatory Understands industrial safety and

can enforce site standards.

Contractor Management Mandatory Can manage multiple contractors and

ensure delivery, discipline and

safety.

Hands-on Approach Mandatory Willing to personally inspect,

troubleshoot and resolve site issues.

MNC Experience Strong Preference Comfortable with professional

systems, reporting and compliance

expectations.

Factory Commissioning Strong Preference Experience taking a new or upgraded

facility into operation.Technical Engineering Exposure Preferred Can understand electrical,

mechanical, civil and utility issues

sufficiently to coordinate solutions.

6. Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a practical industrial operations professional who can bridge manufacturing, facilities,

maintenance, HSE, statutory compliance and site administration.

The role is intended to develop into a broader Plant Operations leadership position as the Khopoli manufacturing

operation grows.

7. First 6–12 Month Priorities

 Complete site readiness and close construction/infrastructure actions.

 Ensure utilities, safety systems and essential services are operational.

 Establish compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, security and emergency systems.

 Support equipment installation, commissioning and operational handover.

 Start manufacturing operations, basic reporting, 5S and disciplined site operations.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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