Plant Head / Factory Head (Senior Manager/DGM)

Suzlon Group; Coimbatore; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Suzlon Group in Coimbatore leads end-to-end operations for the control panel manufacturing unit, driving production, quality, delivery, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and resource management. You will oversee assembly, testing, and dispatch, while coordinating with procurement, stores, and PPC to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes 100% testing, defect reduction, cost control, and continuous improvement via Lean, TPM, and 5S.

Job description

To lead end-to-end operations of the Control Panel Manufacturing Unit, ensuring achievement of production, quality, delivery, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction targets through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

1. Manufacturing Operations

• Drive production to meet output, productivity, and delivery targets.
• Oversee control panel assembly, wiring, testing, and dispatch operations.
• Optimize capacity utilization and shopfloor performance.

2. Planning & Delivery

• Ensure adherence to production plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, and PPC for material readiness.
• Achieve on-time-in-full (OTIF) customer deliveries.

3. Quality & Testing

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Drive reduction in defects, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure 100% testing and validation before dispatch.

4. Cost & Inventory Management

• Control manufacturing costs, budgets, and operational expenses.
• Optimize inventory levels and material availability.
• Drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.

5. Maintenance & Asset Management

• Ensure equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Improve OEE, uptime, and plant efficiency.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
• Improve productivity, quality, and cycle times.

7. EHS & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EHS, statutory, and ISO requirements.
• Promote a zero-accident and audit-ready culture.

8. People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Drive employee engagement, capability building, and performance management.

9. Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Support customer audits and resolve concerns.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through quality and delivery excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Achievement
• Schedule Adherence
• OTIF Delivery
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Rejection & Rework %
• Customer Complaints
• Manufacturing Cost per Unit
• Inventory Turns
• OEE & Equipment Uptime
• Safety Performance (LTIFR)
• Audit Compliance
• Employee Engagement

Prior Experience

• 15-20+ years in Manufacturing Operations.
• Minimum 5 years in Plant/Business Unit Leadership.
• Experience in Control Panel Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment, Automation, Switchgear, Renewable Energy, or Wind Turbine Generator industries.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Planning & Control
• Quality Management Systems
• Lean Manufacturing & TPM
• Cost & Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• EHS Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Customer Focus & Problem Solving

Reporting Team

• Production
• Quality
• PPC
• Testing & Dispatch
• Maintenance
• Stores
• Engineering / Process Improvement