Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Designation: Plant Head
Experience: 15–20 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical
Industry: PEB / Structural Steel Fabrication / Heavy Engineering
Reporting To: COO / CEO / Director
Location: Manufacturing Plant, Manesar

1. Job Purpose

The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall management and operational excellence of the PEB manufacturing facility, ensuring effective production, quality, safety, cost optimization, timely dispatches, and achievement of business targets.

The position requires strong leadership and technical expertise in PEB manufacturing, structural steel fabrication, production planning, project coordination, manpower management, and continuous improvement.

The candidate will lead all plant operations and ensure optimum utilization of resources while maintaining high standards of productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities. Overall Plant Operations

- Manage and control the complete PEB manufacturing plant operations.
- Ensure smooth functioning of all departments, including production, fabrication, assembly, painting, quality, maintenance, stores, and dispatch.
- Develop annual operating plans, production targets, and operational budgets.
- Ensure achievement of production targets as per project requirements and delivery schedules.
- Monitor plant performance and implement strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Ensure optimum utilization of plant infrastructure, machinery, manpower, and other resources.

B. Production Planning & Control

- Lead production planning and control activities based on project requirements and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure timely execution of fabrication activities, including cutting, drilling, welding, assembly, blasting, and painting.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and project execution teams.
- Monitor production bottlenecks and take corrective actions to minimize delays.
- Ensure effective implementation of production processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Drive productivity improvement and reduction in production cycle time.

C. PEB Manufacturing & Technical Expertise

- Have strong knowledge of PEB manufacturing processes and structural steel fabrication.
- Oversee manufacturing of primary and secondary structural members, including built-up sections, columns, rafters, purlins, girts, bracings, and accessories.
- Ensure proper utilization of CNC cutting machines, drilling machines, welding equipment, shot blasting, and painting facilities.
- Monitor welding procedures, fabrication tolerances, and dimensional accuracy.
- Ensure proper handling and processing of steel plates, coils, and structural components.
- Implement best manufacturing practices to improve fabrication quality and productivity.

D. Quality Control & Assurance

- Ensure implementation of quality management systems and inspection procedures.
- Monitor quality at every stage of manufacturing, from raw material inspection to final dispatch.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, welding standards, and customer requirements.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection, testing, and quality documentation.
- Minimize rejection, rework, material wastage,



and customer complaints.
- Ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain quality standards as per ISO and applicable industry requirements.

E. Maintenance & Engineering

- Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of all plant machinery and equipment.
- Improve machine availability and reduce equipment downtime.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of cranes, welding machines, compressors, CNC machines, and other production equipment.
- Plan capacity enhancement and machinery upgrades wherever required.

F. Supply Chain, Stores & Inventory Management

- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and consumables.
- Monitor inventory levels of steel plates, coils, welding electrodes, gases, paints, and other materials.
- Ensure effective material handling, storage, traceability, and stock control.
- Minimize inventory holding costs and material wastage.
- Coordinate with logistics and dispatch teams for timely delivery of finished goods.

G. Cost Control & Productivity Improvement

- Prepare and monitor plant operating budgets.
- Control manufacturing costs, manpower costs, consumables, energy consumption, and maintenance expenses.
- Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improve production efficiency and reduce cost per MT of fabricated steel.
- Monitor material yield, scrap generation, and rework percentages.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and operational improvements.

H. Manpower & Team Management

- Lead and manage production managers, department heads, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and shop-floor workers.
- Develop a performance-driven work culture.
- Define departmental targets and monitor individual and team performance.
- Identify training requirements and develop employee skill enhancement programs.
- Ensure effective manpower planning and optimum workforce utilization.
- Build strong coordination between all plant departments.

I. Safety & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure implementation of EHS policies and industrial safety procedures.
- Maintain safe working conditions across the manufacturing facility.
- Ensure compliance with applicable factory, labour, environmental, and statutory regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and training programs.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operating practices.
- Monitor accident prevention, incident reporting, and corrective actions.

J. Project & Customer Coordination

- Coordinate with project management and engineering teams to ensure manufacturing schedules align with project milestones.
- Review production priorities based on project urgency and customer commitments.
- Support customer inspections and third-party quality audits.




- Resolve manufacturing-related technical and operational issues.
- Ensure timely completion and dispatch of PEB structures as per project schedules.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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

- Production achievement against planned targets (MT/month).
- On-time production completion and dispatch performance.
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Manufacturing cost per MT.
- Material yield and scrap percentage.
- Rejection and rework percentage.
- Machine downtime and equipment availability.
- Manpower productivity (MT/manpower).
- Inventory accuracy and material control.
- Safety performance and accident frequency.
- Customer complaints and quality performance.
- Energy consumption per MT of production.

4. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered with substantial relevant experience.
- MBA / PG Diploma in Operations Management will be an added advantage.

5. Experience Required

- 15–20 years of overall experience in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in PEB / Structural Steel Fabrication.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role such as Plant Head, Unit Head, Factory Manager, or Head of Operations.
- Experience in managing medium to large-scale PEB manufacturing facilities.
- Proven track record of handling high-volume production and multi-project manufacturing operations.

6. Technical Skills & Knowledge

- In-depth knowledge of PEB manufacturing and structural steel fabrication.
- Knowledge of CNC plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, drilling, welding, assembly, shot blasting, and painting.
- Understanding of welding procedures, WPS/PQR, and welder qualification requirements.
- Knowledge of fabrication drawings, GA drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM.

7. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and execution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage large teams and multiple departments.
- Strong commercial and financial understanding.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight delivery schedules.
- Result-oriented approach with a focus on productivity, quality, and profitability.

8. Key Deliverables

- Achieve plant production and dispatch targets.
- Improve plant capacity utilization and manufacturing efficiency.
- Reduce production costs, scrap, and rework.
- Ensure zero compromise on quality and safety.
- Build a strong and efficient plant management team.
- Establish a continuous improvement culture.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through timely delivery and consistent product quality.

Overall Accountability: The Plant Head will be fully accountable for the overall performance of the PEB manufacturing facility, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, manpower, cost control, and timely delivery of quality products to customers.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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