Job Title : Plant Head

Experience : 20+ yrs

Location: Vapi (Sanjan), Gujarat

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Industry : Building Material Must

Subordinates: All Department Heads (Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Stores, EHS, etc.)

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the entire plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost-efficiency, and people development. The Plant Head will ensure seamless execution of production plans, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the glass processing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management:

- Oversee daily operations of the plant including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets.
- Monitor KPIs related to OEE, yield, downtime, wastage, and rework.

2. Production Planning & Control:

- Collaborate with SCM and sales teams to convert demand into executable production plans.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality processed ACP Panels

3. People Management:

- Lead a multi-disciplinary team across functions; promote a high-performance work culture.
- Guide department heads on recruitment, training, performance, and employee engagement.
- Ensure statutory compliance and harmonious industrial relations.

4. Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction:

- Establish and maintain strict quality control systems.
- Address and resolve customer complaints and ensure root cause elimination.
- Ensure adherence to ISO, BIS, ASTM, or client-specific quality standards.

5. Plant Maintenance & Asset Management:

- Ensure timely preventive and predictive maintenance of Extrusion machinery
- Optimize plant uptime and reliability.

6. Cost Control & Efficiency:





- Drive cost reduction initiatives through lean manufacturing, energy savings, and waste minimization.
- Control overheads, material wastage, and improve productivity.

7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

- Foster a strong safety culture; ensure zero accidents and full statutory compliance (Factories Act, Pollution Board, etc.).
- Conduct regular audits, drills, and awareness programs.

8. Strategic Projects & Improvements:

- Implement CapEx and infrastructure projects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma.

Education:

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related engineering discipline.

Experience:

- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in the glass processing or related industry (faade, architectural glass, automotive glass, etc.) or Auto auxiliary manufacturing industries.
- Strong experience in handling a greenfield/brownfield plant will be an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge:

- Hands-on understanding of Extrusion Process technologies
- Familiarity with modern production systems, SAP/ERP, ISO systems, and lean tools.

Leadership Competencies:

- Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution focus.

KPI Metrics (Typical):

- Production volume and yield
- OTIF (On Time in Full) delivery
- Cost per square meter of ACP
- Machine uptime and breakdown hours
- Customer complaint rate
- Employee productivity & retention

Interested candidates can share their resume at [email protected] with below mentioned details

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