Head Operations

Stanmesh; Vadodara; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmesh Pvt. Ltd. in Vadodara, Gujarat, is seeking a Plant Head to lead complete plant operations in an engineering manufacturing setup. The role focuses on production planning, process control, manpower handling, dispatch coordination, quality compliance, and productivity improvements.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in engineering/manufacturing, BE in a related field, and MBA Operations as a plus. Age 55+ or retired professionals with strong plant handling are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• MBA Operations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations for a plant with 150+ staff.
• Ensure timely production and dispatch as per customer schedules.
• Coordinate with all departments to maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor machine utilization, downtime, rejection, and productivity.
• Implement process improvements and cost control measures.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and statutory compliance on the shop floor.
• Review raw material availability and production planning.
• Ensure customer quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Production planning & control

Manufacturing operations

Process optimization

Team leadership

Quality compliance

Safety & statutory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Cost control & productivity

Education

BE in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

MBA Operations

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for complete plant operations including production planning, process control, manpower handling, dispatch coordination, quality compliance, productivity improvement, and overall operational efficiency in an engineering manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end manufacturing operations of the plant with manpower more than 150.
• Ensure timely production and dispatch as per customer schedules.
• Coordinate with all departments.
• Monitor machine utilization, rejection, downtime, and productivity.
• Implement process improvements and cost control measures.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and statutory compliance on the shop floor.
• Review raw material availability.
• Ensure customer quality standards are maintained.

Required Qualification

• BE in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• MBA Operations will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 15+ years in the engineering/manufacturing industry.
• Experience in engineering manufacturing industries required.
• Candidates currently working as second line to the Plant Head (e.g., Deputy/Assistant GM Operations, Senior Manager Production) and ready to step up to the head role will be considered.
• Candidates aged 55+ or retired professionals with strong plant-handling experience can apply.