Plant Head – Factory Manager (Precast Division)

Company: APV Spartek

Division: Precast Concrete Products

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Position: Plant Head – Factory Manager

Location: Gudappakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 10–15 Years

Reporting To: Management / Business Head

1. Role Overview

APV Spartek is looking for an experienced Plant Head / Factory Manager to lead the end-to-end manufacturing operations of its Precast Division.

The candidate must possess robust, hands-on experience in precast concrete manufacturing, factory management, production planning, quality control,

manpower management, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have practical exposure to manufacturing and delivering a diverse range of precast products, including , Precast Trenchers, Drains, Compound Walls, Retaining Walls, Precast Homes, and other structural and infrastructure-related precast products.

The role requires a technically sound and execution-oriented professional capable of establishing efficient manufacturing processes, managing factory operations, ensuring product quality, optimising production costs, and scaling manufacturing capacity in line with business requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Plant & Manufacturing Operations

- Manage the overall functioning of the precast manufacturing plant,

ensuring efficient, safe, and timely production.
- Plan, schedule, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production

based on project requirements and customer orders.
- Oversee the complete manufacturing cycle, including mould

preparation, reinforcement fabrication, concrete batching and pouring,

compaction, curing, demoulding, finishing, and dispatch.

Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes, equipment utilisation, material handling, and production workflows.

- Drive productivity improvements, reduce production bottlenecks,

minimise wastage, and optimise plant capacity utilisation.

B. Precast Product Manufacturing Expertise o Customised precast products for industrial, commercial,

residential, and infrastructure projects.

- Ensure appropriate mould design and utilisation, reinforcement

placement, concrete mix specifications, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and product consistency.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and project teams to translate

drawings and technical specifications into manufacturable products.

C. Quality Assurance & Quality Control

- Establish and implement quality control systems throughout the

manufacturing process.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, concrete grades,

reinforcement specifications, dimensional tolerances, and applicable IS codes and project specifications.
- Monitor concrete quality, compressive strength, curing practices,

product finish, and structural integrity.
- Coordinate material testing, cube testing, inspection records, non-

conformance reporting, and corrective and preventive actions.
- Reduce rejection rates, rework, and material wastage through

systematic quality improvement.

2D. Production Planning & Inventory Management





- Prepare production plans aligned with project schedules, delivery

commitments, and available manufacturing capacity.
- Manage procurement planning and inventory levels for cement,

aggregates, steel, admixtures, inserts, moulds, and other production materials.
- Coordinate with procurement, stores, logistics, and project execution

teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Monitor material consumption, yield, wastage, and production costs

against approved budgets.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, stock movement, work-

in-progress, and finished goods.

E. Manpower & Resource Management

- Lead and manage production engineers, supervisors, quality personnel,

maintenance teams, machine operators, technicians, and contract labour.
- Allocate manpower and machinery efficiently across production lines

and product categories.
- Establish productivity targets, shift schedules, accountability

mechanisms, and performance monitoring systems.
- Train and develop the workforce in precast manufacturing techniques,

safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Build a disciplined, performance-driven, and safety-conscious factory

culture.

F. Plant Maintenance, Equipment & Safety

- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of batching plants, mixers,

vibrators, cranes, lifting equipment, moulds, reinforcement machinery,

and other factory equipment.

- Implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns

and production downtime.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements,

PPE usage, equipment safety protocols, and safe lifting and handling practices.
- Maintain housekeeping, storage discipline, and safe movement of

materials and finished precast products within the plant.

3G. Cost Control & Operational Performance

- Monitor manufacturing costs, labour productivity, energy consumption,

material utilisation, and equipment efficiency.
- Drive initiatives to improve production throughput, reduce cycle times,

and optimise cost per unit.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output,

rejection rates, on-time delivery, equipment downtime, and material wastage.
- Prepare periodic operational reports covering production performance,

costs, quality, inventory, and resource utilisation.
- Support the management in capacity expansion, plant layout

optimisation, process standardisation, and introduction of new precast product lines.

H. Dispatch & Project Coordination

- Coordinate with sales, project management, engineering, and logistics

teams to ensure timely fulfilment of customer orders.
- Plan finished-product storage, loading, transportation, and dispatch

while ensuring safe handling of precast elements.




- Monitor delivery schedules and resolve production-related issues

affecting project execution.
- Support project teams with manufacturing feasibility, production

timelines, and technical coordination.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Diploma / B.E. / B. Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or

Production Engineering.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in concrete/precast technology,

manufacturing operations, quality management, or industrial safety will be an advantage.

4. Required Experience & Skills

- 10–15 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing, factory

operations, or construction product manufacturing. Must have both technical and managerial abilities.
- Proven experience managing a precast manufacturing plant or a large-

scale precast production facility.

Strong practical knowledge of precast production processes, mould systems, reinforcement, concrete technology, curing methods, and quality control.

- Exposure to multiple precast product categories, particularly bathroom

pods, trenchers, drains, compound walls, retaining walls, and precast housing systems.
- Experience in production planning, factory administration, manpower

deployment, inventory control, and cost optimisation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, production specifications, and

quality documentation.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, vendor coordination, and team

management capabilities.
- Proficiency in production reporting, Excel, ERP systems, or

manufacturing management software is preferred.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Plant Head will be evaluated on:

- Achievement of planned production volumes and production schedules.
- Product quality, rejection rates, and rework reduction.
- Manufacturing cost per unit and material utilisation efficiency.
- On-time completion and dispatch of customer orders.
- Labour productivity and machinery utilisation.
- Equipment downtime and preventive maintenance compliance.
- Workplace safety, statutory compliance, and housekeeping.
- Inventory accuracy and reduction in material wastage.
- Successful introduction and scaling of new precast product categories.

6. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing leader with extensive practical experience in the precast concrete industry.

They should have managed end-to-end factory operations, handled multiple product lines, built and led production teams, and delivered consistent output while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery commitments.

Candidates with experience limited to conventional construction site execution, ready-mix concrete operations, or general civil contracting without direct precast manufacturing responsibility may not be suitable.

Preference will be given to candidates who have independently managed a precast factory and possess demonstrable experience across structural,

architectural, residential, and infrastructure precast products.

Pay: ₹1,400,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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