he Plant Head will be responsible for the overall management, operation, production, maintenance, quality control, safety, and profitability of the cement plant. The candidate must have strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing plant operations, manpower, machinery, production targets, and operational costs.

The selected candidate will ensure efficient plant functioning, consistent product quality, compliance with applicable statutory requirements, and achievement of production and business objectives.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Plant Operations and Production

- Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the cement plant or grinding unit.
- Plan and achieve daily, monthly, and annual production targets.
- Supervise grinding mills, crushers, conveyors, material handling systems, packing plants, and other installed equipment.
- Optimize plant capacity utilization and reduce production downtime.
- Monitor raw material consumption, production efficiency, and material wastage.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all plant activities.
- Ensure smooth coordination between production, maintenance, quality control, and dispatch teams.

B. Machinery and Maintenance

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams for timely repairs.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective measures.
- Plan maintenance schedules to minimize production losses.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and critical equipment requirements.

C. Quality Control

- Ensure cement production meets the applicable BIS standards and approved product specifications.
- Coordinate with the quality control laboratory for testing of raw materials, clinker, gypsum, additives, and finished cement, as applicable.
- Monitor product consistency and investigate quality deviations.
- Ensure proper sampling, testing, and maintenance of quality records.
- Implement corrective actions to reduce rejection and reprocessing.

D. Manpower and Team Management

- Lead and supervise plant managers, shift in-charges, operators, technicians, and contract workers.
- Allocate manpower according to production requirements.
- Prepare shift schedules and ensure adequate staffing.
- Train employees on plant operations, safety, and productivity.
- Monitor employee performance, discipline, and attendance.
- Build a responsible and productive plant operations team.

E. Cost Control and Financial Management

- Control manufacturing costs and improve plant profitability.
- Monitor electricity consumption, fuel usage where applicable, consumables, maintenance expenses, and material losses.
- Prepare operating budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.




- Maintain production cost reports and submit periodic performance reports to management.

F. Raw Material, Inventory and Dispatch

- Coordinate raw material planning and ensure adequate stock availability.
- Monitor inventory of cement, clinker, gypsum, additives, packing bags, and other materials, as applicable.
- Coordinate with procurement and stores departments.
- Supervise finished goods storage, packing, loading, and dispatch.
- Ensure accurate production, stock, and dispatch reconciliation.
- Coordinate with the sales and logistics teams to meet delivery commitments.

G. Safety and Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable factory, labour, environmental, fire, and occupational safety requirements.
- Implement workplace safety procedures and emergency response plans.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
- Coordinate inspections, safety audits, and corrective actions.
- Maintain statutory registers, permits, and operational documentation as applicable.
- Coordinate with the relevant Pollution Control Board and other authorities regarding applicable approvals, monitoring, and compliance obligations.

H. Reporting to Management

- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports.
- Report production, power consumption, downtime, maintenance costs, quality, stock, and dispatch figures.
- Recommend improvements in production capacity, operational efficiency, and profitability.
- Keep management informed of major breakdowns, compliance issues, safety incidents, and capital expenditure requirements.

3. Educational Qualifications

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another relevant engineering discipline preferred.
- Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be considered for candidates with substantial relevant plant management experience.
- Knowledge of cement manufacturing, grinding processes, plant maintenance, and quality control is essential.

4. Experience Requirements

- Preferably 8–15 years of experience in cement manufacturing or cement grinding operations.
- At least 3–5 years in a plant management, production management, or senior operations leadership role is preferred.
- Experience managing production targets, machinery, manpower, maintenance, quality, safety, and operating costs.
- Experience commissioning a new plant or stabilizing plant operations will be an added advantage.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.




- Excellent technical understanding of cement plant operations.
- Production planning and process optimization.
- Maintenance planning and troubleshooting.
- Cost control and budget management.
- Team building and manpower management.
- Quality assurance and statutory compliance.
- Computer proficiency in MS Excel, reporting systems, and plant monitoring software.
- Ability to handle emergencies and meet demanding production targets.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Plant Head's performance will be evaluated on the following parameters:

Performance Area

Key Measurement

Production

Achievement of production targets

Plant efficiency

Capacity utilization and equipment availability

Power consumption

Electricity consumption per tonne

Maintenance

Breakdown frequency and downtime

Quality

Compliance with approved product specifications

Cost control

Manufacturing cost per tonne

Safety

Safety compliance and incident prevention

Inventory

Stock accuracy and material wastage

Dispatch

Timely and accurate order fulfilment

Compliance

Timely completion of applicable statutory requirements

7. Salary and Benefits

Salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, plant capacity, and managerial responsibilities.

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based incentives, where applicable.
- Accommodation or transport allowance, if provided by the company.
- Other benefits as per company policy.

8. Recruitment Advertisement

WE ARE HIRING – CEMENT PLANT HEAD

Position: Plant Head / Plant Manager

We are looking for an experienced and technically sound Plant Head to manage the overall operations of our cement plant / cement grinding unit.

Responsibilities:

- Manage complete plant operations and achieve production targets.
- Supervise machinery, maintenance, quality control, and dispatch.
- Control manufacturing costs, electricity consumption, and material wastage.
- Manage plant manpower, shift operations, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and environmental requirements.
- Submit regular production and performance reports to management.

Eligibility:

- Engineering degree or diploma in a relevant technical field preferred.
- 8–15 years of relevant industrial experience preferred.
- Proven experience in cement plant operations and team management.
- Robust technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Job Location: Rawabhata Raipur (Near Metal Park)
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time

Important: If this position is for a new cement grinding unit, the Plant Head should ideally have experience in plant commissioning, machinery installation, trial runs, production stabilization, and cost optimization—not just routine plant operations.

Work Location: In person

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