Plant Head :Electrical hardware

People, Jobs, and News; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Electrical hardware Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Plant Head to lead and manage operations at its Dhulagarh facility in West Bengal. The role requires strong expertise in production planning, TPM, vendor coordination, and industrial relations.

The candidate should have 15+ years in production and plant operations, with a proven track record of managing large-scale production units, complying with ISO and quality standards, and driving cost-effective performance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in production & plant operations.
• Experience in managing 100cr+ production unit.
• Strong TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO & Quality Systems knowledge.
• Exposure to handling unions, administration, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production processes from raw material to final delivery.
• Ensure schedules, quality targets and on-time dispatches are met.
• Drive zero-defect manufacturing, zero breakdown targets, and continuous improvement.
• Manage plant functions including production, quality, maintenance, stores, logistics and EHS.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing

Plant head

Production management

Maintenance

Operations

End-to-end production processes

TPM

6 Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

ISO & Quality Systems

Vendor coordination

Union handling

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Plant Head / Factory Head

Location: Dhulagarh, Howrah, West Bengal

Company: Leading Electrical hardware Manufacturing Company

CTC: Based on experience

Experience Required: 15+ years in Production & Plant Operations

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical or related disciplines

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Plant Head / Factory Head to lead and manage overall plant operations at our Dhulagarh facility. The ideal candidate should come from the electrical hardware manufacturing industry with strong expertise in managing 100cr+ production unit-production management, TPM, vendor coordination, and industrial relations. The role requires effective leadership in handling trade unions, administration, local government authorities, and end-to-end production planning from raw material to final product dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end production processes, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality targets, and on-time dispatches.
• Implement best practices in shop floor management, resource utilization, and cost control.
• Drive zero-defect manufacturing, zero breakdown targets, and 6 Sigma practices.
• Ensure maintenance of ISO standards, TPM, 5S, and other quality systems.

Plant Management

• Lead all plant functions including production, quality, maintenance, stores, logistics, and EHS.
• Implement robust systems to monitor KPIs, OEE, and plant productivity.
• Manage cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals and continuous improvement.

Manpower & Union Handling

• Effectively manage shop floor workforce, contract labor, and staff employees.
• Handle industrial relations, trade unions, and maintain harmony across all levels.
• Address grievances and promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Administration & Compliance

• Manage interactions with local government authorities, pollution boards, legal, safety & labor departments.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to factory acts, labor laws, and environmental norms.

Vendor & Hardware Product Management

• Coordinate with hardware vendors and suppliers for procurement and quality assurance.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely availability of components.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical hardware manufacturing company
• Proven experience in managing 100cr+ plant unit independently.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO & Quality Systems.
• Exposure to hardware production processes and component integration.
• Sound knowledge of production planning, process control, and cost management.
• Ability to manage large teams, unions, contractors, and drive a performance culture.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Reporting To: Director

Skills: production planning,manufacturing,factory head,plant head,production management,maintenance,operations,end-to-end production processes