Plant Head

Intellectual Capital Hr Consulting; Murbad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital Hr Consulting seeks a Plant Head to lead a glass processing plant in Mumbai. You will directly oversee production, maintenance, quality, and logistics, ensuring safety and ISO/compliance adherence under the COO.

You will drive capex, capacity planning, and supplier alignment while shaping a high-performance culture. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, develop talent, and optimize OEE, yield, and cost per square meter of glass processed, with a strong focus on customer

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership experience in manufacturing/operations, preferably in glass processing or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance.
• Hands-on knowledge of glass processing technologies (tempering, IGU, lamination, cutting).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations of production, maintenance, quality and logistics.
• Drive safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, TPM).

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Crisis management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Execution focus

Education

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

Tools

SAP/ERP

ISO systems

Lean tools

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