Plant Head

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Khordha; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Plant Head to lead the entire glass processing plant in Mumbai, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency.

You will drive production plans, ensure customer satisfaction, and foster people development across departments. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on knowledge of glass processing technologies, and experience in ISO/ BIS/ ASTM standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Production engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations with leadership exposure.
• Knowledge of glass processing or related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to hit targets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive a high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain strict quality systems and address customer complaints.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance for processing machinery.
• Drive cost reduction through lean methods and energy savings.
• Foster safety culture and ensure statutory compliance.
• Implement CapEx and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma).

Skills

Operations Lead

Production Planning

People Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Plant Head

Location: Mumbai
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: COO
Subordinates: All Department Heads (Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Stores, EHS, etc.)

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the entire plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost-efficiency, and people development. The Plant Head will ensure seamless execution of production plans, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the glass processing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations of the plant including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets.
• Monitor KPIs related to OEE, yield, downtime, wastage, and rework.

2. Production Planning & Control:

• Collaborate with SCM and sales teams to convert demand into executable production plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality processed glass (tempered, laminated, IGU, etc.).

3. People Management:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team across functions; promote a high-performance work culture.
• Guide department heads on recruitment, training, performance, and employee engagement.
• Ensure statutory compliance and harmonious industrial relations.

4. Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction:

• Establish and maintain strict quality control systems.
• Address and resolve customer complaints and ensure root cause elimination.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, BIS, ASTM, or client-specific quality standards.

5. Plant Maintenance & Asset Management:

• Ensure timely preventive and predictive maintenance of glass processing machinery (e.g., tempering furnaces, CNC, lamination lines, etc.).
• Optimize plant uptime and reliability.

6. Cost Control & Efficiency:

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through lean manufacturing, energy savings, and waste minimization.
• Control overheads, material wastage, and improve productivity.

7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Foster a strong safety culture; ensure zero accidents and full statutory compliance (Factories Act, Pollution Board, etc.).
• Conduct regular audits, drills, and awareness programs.

8. Strategic Projects & Improvements:

• Implement CapEx and infrastructure projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related engineering discipline.

Experience:

• 2025 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in the glass processing or related industry (faade, architectural glass, automotive glass, etc.) or Auto auxiliary manufacturing industries.
• Strong experience in handling a greenfield/brownfield plant will be an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge:

• Hands-on understanding of glass processing technologies (tempering, IGU, lamination, cutting, edge grinding, etc.).
• Familiarity with modern production systems, SAP/ERP, ISO systems, and lean tools.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution focus.

KPI Metrics (Typical):

• Production volume and yield
• OTIF (On Time in Full) delivery
• Cost per square meter of glass processed
• Machine uptime and breakdown hours
• Customer complaint rate
• Employee productivity & retention