Plant Head

Sprotech Engineering

Pune District

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INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000

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Descripción de la vacante

Sproxtech Engineering in Pune/Chakan seeks an experienced Plant Head to lead fabrication, material handling equipment operations and project executions. You will oversee production planning, procurement, quality, costing, and commercial control while Driving cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 12–18 years in manufacturing, with hands-on leadership in fabrication, material handling and industrial automation.

Formación

BE/BTech or Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering
MBA/PG in Operations, Finance or Business Management preferred
12–18 years of experience in manufacturing

Responsabilidades

Lead day-to-day plant operations including production, project execution, purchase, stores, quality, costing and accounts coordination.
Plan and monitor production as per customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, material and infrastructure.
Monitor fabrication, welding, machining, assembly and finishing activities.
Implement production planning and targets (daily/weekly/monthly).
Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase, Quality and Customer teams for project execution.
Track project progress against timelines and budgets and ensure timely procurement of drawings, BOM and materials.
Own cost control, costing and commercial aspects, including vendor negotiations and cash-flow considerations.
Support sales through quotations, costing, and customer meetings; develop OEM and industrial relationships.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem solving

ERP / Production management systems

Excel

Educación

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA/PG qualification in Operations, Finance or Business Management

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION PLANT HEAD

Position

Plant Head – Fabrication & Material Handling

Department

Plant Operations / Manufacturing

Location

Pune / Chakan

Reporting To

Managing Director / Director

Experience

12–18 years in manufacturing, preferably in fabrication, material handling equipment, industrial automation, or engineering products.

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete plant operations, including production, project execution, purchase, stores, quality, costing, accounts coordination, customer handling and sales support, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, profitability and smooth plant functioning.

The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of fabrication processes and material-handling equipment, along with commercial and business-management skills.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Plant & Production Management

Overall responsibility for day-to-day plant operations.
Plan and monitor production as per customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, material and infrastructure.
Monitor fabrication, welding, machining, assembly and finishing activities.
Implement production planning and daily/weekly/monthly targets.
Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions.
Ensure proper housekeeping, 5S, safety and discipline within the plant.

B. Project / Execution Management

Overall responsibility for execution of customer projects from PO/order receipt to final dispatch and installation.
Prepare and monitor project execution schedules.
Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase, Quality and Customer teams.
Track project progress against planned timelines and budgets.
Ensure timely availability of drawings, BOM, bought-out items and raw materials.
Handle customer requirements, site issues and project-related escalations.
Ensure timely dispatch and installation/commissioning wherever applicable.

C. Purchase & Vendor Management

Plan procurement based on production and project requirements.
Coordinate with the Purchase team for timely procurement of raw materials, bought-out components and services.
Develop and evaluate suppliers for fabrication materials, hardware, electrical, pneumatic and other components.
Negotiate price, quality, delivery and payment terms with suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action for delays or quality issues.
Control inventory and avoid excess/obsolete stock.

D. Sales & Business Development

Support management in developing new business opportunities.
Understand customer requirements and provide technical/commercial inputs.
Prepare or review quotations, costing and commercial offers.
Participate in customer meetings and negotiations.
Develop relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 companies and industrial customers.
Identify opportunities in fabrication, material handling, automation and special-purpose equipment.
Monitor existing customer business and identify opportunities for repeat orders.

E. Accounts & Cost Control

Basic to strong understanding of accounting, costing, P&L and cash-flow requirements.
Monitor project-wise and product-wise costing.
Track material, manpower, subcontracting and overhead costs.
Review purchase costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with the Accounts/Finance team for:

Receivables
Payables
Vendor payments
Customer outstanding
GST/TDS-related coordination
Monthly expense monitoring

Monitor plant profitability and take corrective actions where required.

F. Costing & Commercial Control

Prepare and review BOM-based costing.
Calculate material, fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, manpower and overhead costs.
Review actual vs. estimated project costs.
Identify cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
Ensure projects are executed within approved budgets.

G. Quality Management

Ensure adherence to customer drawings, specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with the Quality team for inspection and documentation.
Monitor rejection, rework and customer complaints.
Implement root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials.

H. Team Management

Lead and manage Production, Projects, Purchase, Stores, Quality and other plant functions.
Set departmental targets and KPIs.
Conduct regular review meetings.
Develop and train team members.
Ensure accountability and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
Build a performance-oriented and disciplined plant culture.

3. Technical Knowledge Required

Candidate should preferably have practical knowledge of:

Heavy and light fabrication
MIG/MAG/ARC welding
CNC/laser/plasma cutting
Bending and rolling
Machining processes
Jigs and fixtures
Material handling equipment
Trolleys, pallets and lifting equipment
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Structural fabrication
Assembly and installation
Industrial automation / SPM – added advantage
Production planning and control
BOM and drawing interpretation
Vendor development
Project execution

4. Commercial & Management Skills

The candidate must have working knowledge of:

Accounting and financial basics
Project costing and profitability
Purchase and procurement
Inventory management
Sales and business development
Customer negotiation
Vendor negotiation
Cash-flow and receivable monitoring
P&L understanding
MIS and management reporting
Excel / ERP / production management systems

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time delivery of customer orders
Plant productivity
Production efficiency
Project execution within budget
Material cost reduction
Inventory control
Purchase cost reduction
Reduction in rejection/rework
Customer satisfaction
Order booking / sales growth
Gross margin / project profitability
Manpower productivity
Vendor performance
Safety and 5S compliance

6. Candidate Profile

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma – Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA/PG qualification in Operations, Finance or Business Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

12–18 years, with minimum 5 years in a plant/operations leadership role.

Preferred Industry Background

Fabrication
Material Handling Equipment
Industrial Automation
Engineering Products
Special Purpose Machines
Automotive / Auto Ancillary
Heavy Engineering
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Plant Head who can independently manage Plant Operations + Execution + Purchase + Commercial/Costing + Sales Support, rather than being limited only to production management.

Strong preference should be given to candidates having experience in fabrication and material-handling equipment manufacturing, and who can understand both technical and commercial aspects of the business.

7. Personal Competencies