Plant Head

Randstad; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad seeks a seasoned Plant Operations Leader to steer a multi-line manufacturing facility in Gujarat. You will drive production planning, quality, safety, and cost control to meet targets and ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires 12–20 years in electrical/mechanical manufacturing, with experience leading large teams, implementing lean, TPM, and Six Sigma, and building bench strength for operations. MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, MBA preferred.
• 12–20 years of manufacturing experience, electrical industry preferred.
• Experience in managing large teams and complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complete plant operations to achieve production targets, quality standards, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Drive operational excellence aligned with business goals.
• Plan and execute production schedules for transformers, switchgear, cables, panels, etc.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Monitor daily production vs. plan and take corrective actions.
• Drive lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, customer specs, regulatory norms).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA for quality issues.
• Coordinate with procurement and SCM for material availability; optimize inventory.
• Monitor plant costs and drive cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance; minimize downtime.
• Promote safety and risk assessments; drive zero-accident culture.
• Develop plant team and build second-line leadership; manage performance.
• Ensure timely dispatches and customer satisfaction; coordinate with Sales, R&D, and Corporate teams.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE improvement

Team leadership

Quality management

Cost control

Safety management

Education

Electrical / Mechanical Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Overall Responsibility

• Lead and manage complete plant operations to achieve production targets, quality standards, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Drive operational excellence aligned with business goals

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production & Operations

• Plan and execute production schedules (transformers, switchgear, cables, panels, etc.)
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials
• Monitor daily production vs. plan and take corrective actions
• Drive lean manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma initiatives

B. Quality Management

• Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, customer specs, regulatory norms)
• Reduce rejections, rework, and customer complaints
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

C. Supply Chain & Inventory

• Coordinate with procurement and SCM for material availability
• Optimize inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG)
• Avoid line stoppages due to shortages or planning gaps

D. Cost Control & Productivity

• Monitor plant costs (conversion cost, labor, utilities, scrap)
• Drive cost reduction and productivity improvement initiativesImprove OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

E. Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of machines
• Minimize downtime and breakdowns
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process improvements

F. Safety, Health & Environment (EHS)

• Ensure strict compliance with safety norms and statutory regulations
• Promote a zero-accident culture
• Conduct audits, safety trainings, and risk assessments

G. People Management

• Lead and develop plant team (production, quality, maintenance, stores)
• Build second-line leadership
• Handle performance management, discipline, and engagement

H. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure timely dispatches and customer satisfaction
• Handle audits (customer, regulatory, internal)
• Work closely with Sales, R&D, and Corporate teams

3. Key KPIs

• Production adherence (%)
• On-time delivery (OTD)
• First pass yield (FPY)

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (MBA preferred)
• 12–20 years of experience in manufacturing (electrical industry preferred)
• Experience in managing large teams and complex operations