Multi-Site Plant Manager

Confidential; Kota; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Multi-Site Plant Leader to oversee end‑to‑end manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. You will drive operational excellence, lead a global manufacturing agenda, and deliver growth with a focus on safety, quality, and profitability.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in high‑volume metals and plastics, strong Lean/Six Sigma credentials, and proven capability in transformational programs across multi‑site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including plant management or multi‑site responsibility.
• Full P&L ownership for a manufacturing plant or business unit, including revenue, cost, profitability, and capital investments.
• Hands-on leadership in metal stamping and plastic injection molding operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing leadership team for accountability and excellence.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through capability building and process optimization.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Own P&L including revenue growth, cost management, and capital planning.
• Champion CI initiatives for efficiency, cost, quality, and service improvements.
• Collaborate with regional/global leadership to support objectives.
• Lead organizational transformation, expansion, and turnaround programs.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health and safety standards.
• Build strong customer/stakeholder relationships and manage escalations.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Metal stamping

Plastic injection molding

High‑volume precision manuf.

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Organizational transformation

Customer relationship mgmt

Operational turnaround

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Multi-Site Plant Leader to oversee complex manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across multiple facilities. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for end-to-end plant performance, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, EHS, continuous improvement, and site administration.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering business growth, enhancing operational performance, building high-performing teams, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with global organizational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through capability building, technical talent development, and process optimization.
• Improve key operational metrics including safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Assume full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, cost management, capital investment planning, and profitability improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost optimization, quality enhancement, and service levels.
• Collaborate with regional and global leadership teams to support strategic business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead organizational transformation initiatives, including operational turnaround, expansion, and performance improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, managing escalations and supporting strategic business reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including plant management, site leadership, or responsibility for a significant manufacturing business unit.
• Full P&L ownership experience for a manufacturing plant, business unit, or multi‑site operation, including responsibility for revenue, cost management, profitability, and capital investments.
• Hands-on leadership experience in both metal stamping and plastic injection molding manufacturing operations is required.
• Strong background in high-volume, precision manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading business transformation, organizational change, operational turnaround, capacity expansion, or new facility development initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in building organizational capability and driving sustainable performance improvements in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Sound knowledge of automotive and/or industrial manufacturing quality systems and operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and productivity management tools.
• Demonstrated customer-facing leadership experience, including managing strategic customer relationships, business reviews, and complex operational escalations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, capital investments, and operational profitability.