Plant Head Manufacturing

PI Controls Instruments; Vapi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Controls Instruments in India (Gujarat) seeks a Plant Head to lead all manufacturing operations, drive production planning, ensure quality, timely delivery and optimal resource use across machining, assembly, calibration, testing and dispatch.

The role requires establishing SOPs, implementing 5S and Lean practices, monitoring costs, and coordinating with Purchase, Sales, Quality and Stores to sustain robust production performance while building a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in process instrumentation, engineering products or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, calibration and testing.
• Experience with ISO 9001, quality management systems and engineering standards.
• Experience in implementing 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and productivity improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, production planning and execution.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders as per delivery schedules.
• Manage all manufacturing departments, including machining, assembly, calibration, testing and dispatch.
• Develop and implement production plans to achieve monthly and annual targets.
• Monitor production efficiency, productivity, rejection rates and manufacturing costs.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure workplace safety and discipline.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production and performance reports for management.
• Build a strong production team and develop a culture of accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team management

Ownership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Instrumentation/Engineering or Production Engineering

Job description

Role & Responsibilities Plant Head

The Plant Head will be responsible for managing and overseeing the complete manufacturing operations of the Plant, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, timely delivery and optimal utilization of manpower and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee day-to-day plant operations, production planning and execution.
2. Ensure timely completion of production orders as per delivery schedules.
3. Manage all manufacturing departments, including machining, assembly, calibration, testing and dispatch.
4. Develop and implement production plans to achieve monthly and annual targets.
5. Monitor production efficiency, productivity, rejection rates and manufacturing costs.
6. Ensure quality standards and compliance with ISO 9001:2015, applicable IS, EN and ASME standards.
7. Implement 5S, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
8. Manage manpower, allocate responsibilities and monitor departmental performance.
9. Coordinate with Purchase, Sales, Quality and Stores departments for smooth operations.
10. Ensure proper maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools and infrastructure.
11. Control material wastage, inventory consumption and production overheads.
12. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure workplace safety and discipline.
13. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
14. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production and performance reports for management.
15. Build a strong production team and develop a culture of accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical /Instrumentation / Engineering or Production Engineering.
• Minimum 812 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in process instrumentation, engineering products or precision manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of experience in a plant management or production leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, calibration and testing.
• Experience in manufacturing pressure gauges, temperature instruments, pressure switches, RTDs, thermocouples, level instruments or similar products will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001, quality management systems and engineering standards.
• Proven ability to manage production planning, manpower, inventory and delivery commitments.
• Experience in implementing 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and team management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take complete ownership of plant performance.

Key Expectation:

The candidate must have a hands-on approach, strong execution capabilities and the ability to independently manage the entire plant while improving productivity, quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery.