Director – Plant Operations

MM Enterprise; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MM Enterprise in India is seeking an experienced Director – Plant Operations to lead manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure quality, safety, and cost efficiency across plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in managing large-scale manufacturing facilities and achieving business objectives.

The role requires 15+ years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience, with proven ability to drive productivity and implement lean

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, maintenance, quality systems, and operational excellence.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain coordination.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitor production planning, capacity utilisation, output, and delivery schedules.
• Drive cost optimisation, waste reduction, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams, department heads, and workforce operations.
• Establish operational KPIs and monitor performance against business targets.
• Manage capital expenditure, operating budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with senior management on business planning, expansion, and operational improvements.
• Strengthen vendor relationships, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

P&L Management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Director – Plant Operations

Industry: Manufacturing

Experience: 15+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred

Location: As per company requirements

Salary: Best as per industry standards

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director – Plant Operations to lead manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence, improve productivity, and ensure quality, safety, and cost efficiency across plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in managing large-scale manufacturing facilities and achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain coordination.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitor production planning, capacity utilisation, output, and delivery schedules.
• Drive cost optimisation, waste reduction, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams, department heads, and workforce operations.
• Establish operational KPIs and monitor performance against business targets.
• Manage capital expenditure, operating budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with senior management on business planning, expansion, and operational improvements.
• Strengthen vendor relationships, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, maintenance, quality systems, and operational excellence.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive change, improve plant performance, and lead large teams.

Key Skills

Plant Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Cost Optimisation, Quality Management, EHS Compliance, Supply Chain Coordination, Team Leadership.