Head - Plant Operations

Golden Opportunities; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities seeks a Head Plant Operations in Delhi NCR to oversee end-to-end plant operations and greenfield project execution, including setup, commissioning, ramp-up and KPI achievement.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, SCM, Finance and HR to build a high-performance facility, ensure productivity, cost control and compliance in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• The Head Plant Operations will lead end-to-end plant operations and greenfield project execution.
• Strong cross-functional engagement with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, SCM, and Finance.
• Experience in ramp-up, SOP stabilization and KPI achievement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end greenfield plant setup and commissioning to production readiness.
• Drive plant operations, capacity, OEE, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Ensure manpower planning, line balancing and SOP governance.
• Drive Lean, TPM, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own CapEx planning, budgets and cost optimization for the plant.
• Manage safety, compliance and a high-performing plant organization.

Skills

End-to-end operations

Greenfield plant setup

Production planning

OEE / productivity

Lean manufacturing

TPM / Kaizen

CapEx management

Quality & process excellence

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

EHS & compliance

People leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

MBA / PGDM in Operations / Manufacturing

Job description

Work Model: Mandatory Work from Office

Candidate Expectations Total Experience: 20- 25+ years
Relevant Experience: 15+ years in Plant Operations / Manufacturing, with strong exposure to plant leadership and greenfield projects.

Candidate Location: Delhi NCR preferred; candidates willing to relocate may be considered. Skills Mandatory

End-to-end Plant Operations & Manufacturing Greenfield Plant Setup & Commissioning Production Planning & Execution Manufacturing Engineering Plant Capacity Planning & Production Ramp-up OEE / Productivity / Cost Optimization Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Kaizen Quality & Process Excellence CapEx & Project Management, New Product Introduction / SOP Vendor & Contractor Management EHS & Statutory Compliance Large Team Management / Cross-functional / Stakeholder Management

Education and Certification / Qualification - Mandatory

B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical. Strong experience in manufacturing and plant operations.

Good to Have - MBA / PGDM in Operations / Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management. Advanced qualification in Operations or Manufacturing Management.

Detailed Job Description Role Purpose

• The Head Plant Operations will be responsible for end-to-end plant operations and greenfield manufacturing project execution, including plant setup, commissioning, production readiness, ramp-up, operational stabilization and achievement of manufacturing KPIs.
• The role will lead cross-functional teams and work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, HR and R&D to establish and operate a high-performance manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Greenfield Plant Setup & Commissioning

• Lead end-to-end greenfield plant setup and commissioning from project planning through production readiness. Drive plant layout, infrastructure, utilities, machinery, production lines and equipment readiness.Manage installation, commissioning, trial production and operational handover. Establish project milestones, timelines, budgets, governance and risk-mitigation mechanisms.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Plant Operations & Production

• Own end-to-end plant manufacturing and production operations.
• Drive production, capacity utilization, OEE, productivity, throughput and delivery targets.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, line balancing and takt-time adherence. Establish standardized operating processes and shop-floor governance. Lead production ramp-up from pilot/SOP stage to stable volume production.

Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives. Improve OEE and reduce downtime, rejection, rework and manufacturing losses. Establish plant-level operational dashboards and performance reviews. Drive automation,digitization and MES-enabled shop-floor operations. Quality & ProcessExcellence Ensure adherence to defined product and process quality standards.
• Drive First-Time-Right, rejection reduction, defect prevention and root-cause analysis. Establish robust process controls across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Quality teams for process validation and continuous improvement. Support prototype, pilot and new-product manufacturing activities.

New Product Introduction & SOP

• Drive manufacturing readiness for new products and variants. Coordinate prototype, pilot and pre-SOP builds.
• Ensure readiness of manpower, machinery, process, material, tooling and quality systems.
• Lead production ramp-up while maintaining quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Supply Chain & Supplier Readiness Work closely with Procurement, SCM and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material availability. Drivesupplier readiness for new product launches and production ramp-up. Resolve material, supplier and production bottlenecks. Optimize material flow from incoming material through WIP to finished products.

CapEx & Cost Management

• Own manufacturing CapEx planning and execution. Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines and budgets. Drive manufacturing cost reduction, productivity improvement and manpower optimization. Monitor conversion cost and plant operational expenses.

EHS & Compliance

• Establish a strong Safety, Health and Environmental culture across the plant. Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and manufacturing requirements. Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and corrective-action reviews.
• Drive safe and sustainable manufacturing practices.
• People Leadership Build and lead a high-performing plant organization.
• Develop plant leadership, engineering, production and shop-floor talent.
• Drive manpower planning, capability building and technical training.
• Establish a culture of accountability, safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Senior Stakeholder Management Work closely with senior leadership on plant strategy, capacity, investment and operational performance.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, SCM, Procurement, Finance and HR. Present plant performance, risks, CapEx, productivity and operational improvement plans to senior management.

Other Specific Remarks

• Greenfield plant setup and commissioning experience is mandatory.
• Candidates with only steady-state plant operations experience and no plant setup/project execution exposure should not be considered. Strong preference for candidates from Automotive / EV / Commercial Vehicle / Auto Component manufacturing.
• Candidate should have demonstrated experience in production ramp-up and SOP stabilization.
• Experience managing significant CapEx and manufacturing investments is preferred.
• Strong exposure to Lean, TPM, OEE and manufacturing excellence is expected.
• Role requires regular presence at the manufacturing plant.
• Candidate should be comfortable working in a high-growth manufacturing environment. Experience in setting up a new production line/facility and subsequently taking ownership of operations should be clearly demonstrated in the CV.