Plant Head - Jaipur

Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd; Jaipur; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd in Jaipur seeks a Visionary Plant Head to oversee end-to-end operations at the Jaipur plant, including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, EHS, and people management.

The role demands a strong track record in leading large manufacturing operations, driving efficiency, safety compliance, cost control, and building high-performing teams in a matrix environment. Location: Mahindra World City, Jaipur; workweek: 6 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer with Mechanical/Production/Industrial background.
• 20-25 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead plant operations and build high-performance teams.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and quality systems (ISO, TS/IRIS).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in a matrix environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets and delivery commitments.
• Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization, planning, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure quality and timely product delivery.
• Champion EHS initiatives and ensure safety compliance.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing plant team and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership & People mgmt

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems ISO/TS

EHS standards

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Eng

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Job description

Job Description:

Position Title: Plant Head – Jaipur Plant

Business Line: Wipro Hydraulics (https://hydraulics.wiproinfra.com/)

Location: Mahindra World City, Jaipur

Workweek: 6 days’ week

Position Overview:

The Plant Head for Wipro Hydraulics’ facility in Jaipur will be responsible for end-to-end operations in a state of the art plant, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), and People Management. The role entails driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and employee engagement while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations & Production:

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization, resource planning, and production scheduling.

2. Quality & Customer Focus:

• Ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer expectations on quality and timelines.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to implement robust quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive customer-centric culture within the plant.

3. Safety, Health & Environment:

• Champion EHS initiatives and ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Foster a safety-first culture across the workforce.
• Continuously identify and mitigate risks related to plant operations.

4. People Leadership:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing plant team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and capability development initiatives.

5. Cost & Budget Management:

• Develop and manage plant budgets in line with business objectives.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and process improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal inventory management and working capital efficiency.

6. Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Prepare and present periodic performance reports to senior management.
• Drive audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.

Desired Profile:

• Graduate Engineer (Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering preferred); Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 20-25 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in hydraulics, automotive, heavy engineering, or related industries.
• Proven experience in leading plant operations, driving efficiency, and building high-performance teams.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, quality systems (ISO, TS/IRIS, etc.), and EHS standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and drive cross-functional collaboration.