Plant head - Aluminium die casting

Amor Management Consultants - India’s Premiere Auto Talent Hiring Specialists; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amor Management Consultants is seeking a senior leadership professional to oversee multiple aluminium die-casting plants within a company group, focusing on production, operations, quality, cost control and strategic growth across HPDC facilities.

The role involves leading plant heads, production managers, maintenance and quality teams; driving lean, Six Sigma and TPM practices; and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM requirements while improving EBITDA through productivity gains.

Qualifications

• 18–25+ years of experience in auto components with strong expertise in aluminium die casting (HPDC & GDC) and machining operations.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple plants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aluminium die-casting plants within the group and ensure targets.
• Meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Optimize plant efficiency, productivity and capacity utilization.

Skills

Aluminium die casting

HPDC

GDC

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Plant leadership

IATF16949

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

We are looking for a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple die-casting plants or operations within a company group. The role focuses on production, operations, quality, cost control, and strategic growth across all die-casting facilities (HPDC).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee aluminium die-casting plants within the group.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.
• Optimize plant efficiency, productivity, and capacity utilization.

2. Manufacturing & Process Control

• Improve casting yield, cycle time, and scrap reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM practices.
• Lead plant heads, production managers, maintenance teams, and quality teams.
• Build strong technical teams for die casting, tooling, and machining.
• Develop succession planning and leadership capability.

4. Quality & Customer Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and OEM customer requirements.
• Manage customer audits and supplier development programs.

5. Cost & Profitability

• Control manufacturing costs, raw material utilization, and energy consumption.
• Improve EBITDA through operational improvements and productivity gains.

6. New Project & Expansion

• Lead new plant setups, machine installations, and capacity expansion.
• Work closely with R&D, tooling, and OEM customers during new product launches.

Required Experience

• 18–25+ years of experience in auto components with strong expertise in aluminium die casting (HPDC & GDC) and machining operations.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple plants.