Job Description
(JD) Job Title: Plant HeadExperience: 10–20 YearsIndustry: Engineering / ManufacturingQualification: B.
E. / B.
Tech – Mechanical or Production Engineering preferred. Job

Responsibilities:
Manage overall plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance and stores.
Develop production plans and ensure timely achievement of targets.
Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and operational efficiency.
Manage manpower planning, allocation and workforce performance.
Ensure product quality and reduce rejection and rework.
Coordinate with purchase, sales, quality and maintenance departments.
Implement 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Monitor production costs, material consumption and operational expenses.
Ensure workplace safety and statutory compliance.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports for management.
Handle customer audits and resolve major production-related issues.




Lead and motivate departmental managers and supervisors. 3. Required Skills
Solid leadership and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of CNC, VMC, HMC and other manufacturing processes.
Production planning and control.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
Manpower and cost management.
Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
ERP / SAP knowledge preferred. 4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production target achievement.
Machine utilisation.
Rejection and rejection-cost reduction.
On-time delivery.
Labour productivity.
Overall operational cost control. 5. Recruitment Recommendation For a Coimbatore-based engineering manufacturing company, an initial recruitment budget of ₹70,000–₹1,10,000 per month may be considered for a capable Plant Head with 13–15 years of relevant experience. Adjust based on plant size and responsibilities. Work

Location:
In person

📌 Plant Head Coimbatore
🏢 Sascom Engineering
📍 Coimbatore