General Manager – Plant Operations

Wallikon Industries Private Limited

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Website: wallikon.com

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Manufacturing / Plant Operations

Experience: 12–18 years

Salary: ₹10,00,000–₹15,00,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)

About Wallikon Industries Private Limited

Wallikon Industries Private Limited is a manufacturer of PVC wall panels, ceiling panels, WPC louvers, fluted panels, and related interior building products.

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Plant Operations to take complete responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of our manufacturing facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Our plant operates 25 production lines across two shifts, with approximately 250 employees.

We require a highly capable manufacturing professional who can independently manage the factory, establish effective management systems, improve productivity, control costs, and ensure smooth operations without requiring daily intervention from the company directors.

Job Purpose The General Manager will be responsible for the overall functioning of the manufacturing plant, including production, maintenance, quality, manpower, inventory, safety, and operational cost control.

The successful candidate must be capable of managing a large workforce, leading departmental managers, establishing standard operating procedures, and creating a disciplined, performance-driven manufacturing environment.

The primary objective is to ensure that the factory operates efficiently and independently under skilled management.

Key Responsibilities1. Overall Plant Management

- Take complete ownership of daily factory operations.
- Manage 25 production lines operating across two shifts.
- Establish clear reporting structures, responsibilities, and accountability.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all departments.
- Ensure uninterrupted production and effective coordination between departments.
- Resolve operational issues independently and escalate only major matters to company directors.

2. Production Planning and Control
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
- Monitor line-wise production targets and actual output.
- Improve machine utilisation, labour productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
- Minimise production downtime, bottlenecks, and material wastage.
- Coordinate production planning with sales forecasts, raw-material availability, and dispatch schedules.
- Ensure timely completion of production orders.

3. Manpower and Workforce Management
- Manage approximately 250 employees across two shifts.
- Lead production managers, shift in-charges, supervisors, operators, technicians, and support staff.




- Establish clear duties and performance targets for all employees.
- Manage shift allocation, attendance, overtime, discipline, and workforce productivity.
- Train and develop supervisors and departmental managers.
- Build a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

4. Maintenance and Equipment Management
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
- Reduce machine breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and utility maintenance.
- Maintain maintenance schedules, breakdown histories, and spare-parts inventories.
- Ensure proper functioning of extrusion lines, hot and cold mixers, vacuum systems, cooling systems, motors, and associated equipment.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring breakdowns.

5. Quality Control
- Maintain consistent quality across all production lines and shifts.
- Monitor product dimensions, thickness, weight, colour, surface finish, and other applicable specifications.
- Reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
- Establish quality inspection procedures and batch traceability.
- Coordinate corrective actions with production teams.

6. Raw Materials and Inventory Control
- Control raw-material consumption against approved production standards.
- Monitor wastage, scrap, and material variances.
- Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Maintain accurate records of raw materials, finished goods, consumables, and spare parts.
- Prevent inventory discrepancies and unauthorised material usage.

7. Cost Control and Productivity Improvement
- Monitor manufacturing costs, energy consumption, labour productivity, and material utilisation.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and profitability.
- Establish measurable cost-reduction initiatives.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action when targets are missed.

8. Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable factory, labour, environmental, and industrial safety requirements.
- Maintain safe working practices and machine-safety procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and employee training.
- Ensure proper documentation and coordination for applicable statutory requirements.

9. Reporting and Management Systems
- Implement daily production reporting and weekly and monthly performance reviews.
- Monitor production, downtime, quality,



inventory, manpower, and maintenance KPIs.
- Use Excel, ERP, or manufacturing information systems to improve operational visibility.
- Provide accurate reports to company directors.
- Develop systems that allow management to monitor factory performance remotely.

Required Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
- 12–18 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
- At least 5 years in a senior plant management or factory operations leadership position.
- Proven experience managing a workforce of approximately 200–400 employees.
- Experience managing multiple production lines and two-shift operations.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, maintenance, quality management, inventory control, and cost optimisation.
- Proficiency in Excel, production reporting, and ERP/MIS systems.
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and team-management skills.

Preferred Industry Experience Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- PVC extrusion manufacturing.
- WPC extrusion manufacturing.
- PVC wall panels and ceiling panels.
- WPC profiles, louvers, and fluted panels.
- Plastic profiles, building materials, and related manufacturing industries.

Candidates with direct experience managing multiple PVC/WPC extrusion lines will be strongly preferred. Key Performance Indicators The selected candidate will be responsible for measurable improvements in:
- Production target achievement.
- Machine utilisation and downtime reduction.
- Material consumption and wastage control.
- Product quality and rejection rates.
- Labour productivity.
- Preventive maintenance compliance.
- Inventory accuracy.
- On-time production and dispatch.
- Workplace safety and statutory compliance.

Compensation
- Annual CTC: ₹10–15 lakh, depending on experience and suitability.
- Performance-linked incentives may be offered against agreed operational targets.
- Direct reporting to company directors.
- Opportunity to lead a large, established manufacturing facility.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting:
- Total manufacturing experience.
- Previous plant management experience.
- Number of production lines and employees managed.
- Experience in PVC/WPC extrusion or related industries.
- Production capacity handled.
- Achievements in reducing downtime, wastage, and rejection.
- Current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage a large manufacturing operation independently and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

📌 General Manager – Plant Operations (PVC & WPC Extrusion) (Lucknow)
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