Job Description
About Whirlpool of India
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nWhirlpool 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 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at
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nHiring: Plant Head / Director - Operations | Whirlpool India
nLocation: Ranjangaon, Pune
nFacility: Flagship Manufacturing Facility (~1.7M annual volume)
nWe are seeking a high-caliber leader to take end-to-end P&L;, strategic, and operational ownership of our flagship manufacturing plant in Pune.
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nKey Responsibilities:
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Strategic & Financial Leadership: Drive plant P&L;, operational strategy, CAPEX/OPEX, and capacity planning.n
Operational Excellence: Lead World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, TPM, OEE optimization, and cost efficiency initiatives, Industry 4.0/Digitization/Automation.n
Quality & NPI: Deliver zero-defect manufacturing and lead 'First Time Right' Current Product Introductions.n
Supply Chain & EHS: Build resilient vendor networks, optimize working capital, and champion Zero Harm safety standards.n
IR & Leadership: Drive union collective bargaining, statutory compliance, and team development.n

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

📌 Plant Head Pune
🏢 Whirlpool India
📍 Pune