Factory Head

Adani Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group, via Adani Buildcast, seeks a Head - Factory to oversee all factory operations in the precast sector, ensuring production planning, safety and quality standards. You will drive budgeted output and coordinate with design, procurement, planning and site teams to ensure timely project delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Tech in Engineering with 16–24 years of precast experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in factory operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and budget management abilities.
• Ability to drive process improvements and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and day-to-day factory activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Planning, Safety, and Client teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and report KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Safety Compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.Tech in Engineering

Job description

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Buildcast: Adani Buildcast is revolutionizing the construction ecosystem by bringing speed, precision, and sustainability to infrastructure development. Through advanced precast technologies, integrated design solutions, and stringent quality standards, we are redefining how India builds. Our goal is to deliver high-performance structures that combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility—enhancing productivity, reducing timelines, and ensuring long-term durability. Adani Precast stands at the forefront of industrialized construction, shaping the future of modern infrastructure.

Job Purpose: Head - Factory lead and oversee all aspects of factory operations in the precast industry by ensuring optimal production schedules, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and efficiently managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional coordination. The Factory Head plays a strategic role in driving productivity, implementing process improvements, fostering team performance, and supporting business growth through operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Execution:

Design operational strategies and set measurable goals in line with project plans and business priorities. Identify opportunities for new projects and prepare necessary proposals and budgets.

Factory Operations & Production Planning:

Oversee day-to-day factory activities including production, scheduling, and logistics to meet business targets. Develop and implement plant schedules aligned with client timelines and business plans.

Compliance Management:

Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations and foster a safety-first culture across the plant. Conduct regular audits, trainings, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Resource Management & Budgeting:

Prepare and monitor factory budgets ensuring cost efficiency and resource optimization. Allocate manpower and material effectively to maintain smooth workflow.

Quality Control:

Enforce quality control standards to ensure output meets specifications and customer expectations.

Process Improvement:

Drive process improvements and introduce new initiatives for operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management:

Coordinate with internal departments (Design, Procurement, Planning, Safety) for seamless execution. Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.

Issue Resolution:

Resolve plant-level issues swiftly including production delays, technical problems, and manpower concerns. Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring challenges.

Documentation & Reporting:

Ensure timely reporting on plant KPIs, production status, quality audits, and resource utilization. Present operational reports to senior management and propose actionable insights.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Quality team
• Safety Team
• HR & Admin Team
• Stock yard
• Production Team
• Batching plant operations - RMC
• Plant and Machineries Team
• Technology and R&D Team
• Head office
• Every Head

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Contractor & Client

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech degree in Engineering

Work Experience:

Minimum of 16 - 24 yrs of experience in precast