Plant Head

WOW Softech; Anand; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

WOW Softech in Anand, Gujarat invites applications for a Plant Head to lead manufacturing operations across all units, driving production, quality, maintenance, and safety to meet business goals.

The role requires strategic planning, KPI management, cost optimization, and a strong focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for end-to-end plant performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required (Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial, or related).
• MBA in Operations Management is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience in wire, cable, copper, aluminium, metal processing, or related manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in manufacturing operations; senior leadership experience as Plant Head or Manufacturing Head is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and business planning for the plant.
• Oversee end-to-end production and operations across units.
• Drive quality management and compliance with standards.
• Lead maintenance, engineering, and asset optimization.
• Coordinate supply chain, procurement, stores, and logistics.
• Control costs and drive profitability and lean initiatives.
• Ensure HSE compliance and safety program effectiveness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaison with authorities.
• Develop people, manage performance, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning

Quality management

Leadership

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA in Operations Management

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Title: Plant Head
Location: Anand, Gujarat
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reporting To: Managing Director / Vice President - Operations

Position Summary

The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational performance of the manufacturing facilities of the company. The role encompasses end-to-end responsibility for production, quality, maintenance, supply chain coordination, cost optimization, safety, compliance, people management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure achievement of business objectives.

The incumbent shall drive operational excellence by maximizing productivity, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining statutory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Develop and implement plant strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Prepare annual operating plans, budgets, capacity plans, and production forecasts.
• Drive business growth through process optimization, productivity enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Support expansion projects, new product development, and technology upgradation initiatives.

2. Production & Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations across all units.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Optimize machine utilization, manpower productivity, and resource allocation.
• Minimize downtime, rejection, rework, and process losses.
• Ensure effective implementation of production planning and control systems.
• Coordinate with the sales, procurement, stores, and logistics teams for seamless operations.

3. Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable industry requirements.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and customer complaints.
• Monitor process capability and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems such as International Organization for Standardization standards and customer-specific requirements.

4. Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all plant equipment and utilities.
• Improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead capital expenditure projects, plant modifications, and equipment installations.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of utilities including power, compressed air, water, and other critical services.
• Drive energy conservation and asset lifecycle management initiatives.

5. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and consumables.
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Monitor material consumption, yield, and wastage.
• Ensure effective warehouse management and dispatch planning.

6. Cost Management & Profitability

• Prepare and manage plant operating budgets.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Identify opportunities for waste elimination and process improvement.
• Improve overall plant profitability through operational efficiencies.
• Drive value engineering and lean manufacturing initiatives.

7. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a zero-accident culture across all manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental norms and pollution control requirements.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

8. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, factory regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, auditors, customers, and certification agencies.
• Ensure compliance under the provisions of the applicable laws including:
  • Factories Act and applicable state factory rules
  • Environment, Health and Safety regulations
  • Industrial relations and labour laws
  • Fire and electrical safety requirements
  • Legal metrology and other industry-specific regulations

9. People Management & Industrial Relations

• Lead, mentor, and develop departmental heads and plant employees.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain healthy industrial relations and proactively address employee grievances.
• Coordinate with the HR department for manpower planning, training, and workforce development.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
• Lead digital transformation and automation projects.
• Benchmark plant performance against industry standards.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across functions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production achievement against plan
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Capacity utilization
• Cost per unit produced
• Rejection and rework percentage
• Customer complaint rateOn-time delivery performance
• Machine downtime
• Inventory turnover ratio
• Energy consumption per unit
• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Employee attrition and absenteeism rates
• Audit and compliance scores

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial, or related discipline).
• MBA in Operations Management is preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1520 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• At least 58 years of experience in a senior leadership role as Plant Head, Operations Head, or Manufacturing Head.
• Experience in wire, cable, copper, aluminium, metal processing, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing multiple manufacturing units.

Required Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Production planning and control
• Lean manufacturing and TPM
• Quality management systems
• Cost management and budgeting
• Supply chain management
• Maintenance management
• Industrial engineering
• ERP/MRP systems
• Statutory compliance and factory operations

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team building
• Decision-making ability
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Change management
• Conflict resolution
• Result orientation
• Stakeholder management