Plant Head - Switchgear in Green Field

Celestix Industries; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestix Industries seeks a Plant Head to spearhead the end-to-end establishment of a state-of-the-art Greenfield manufacturing facility for LV and MV switchgear. You will drive infrastructure development, machinery installation, and a seamless transition to full-scale production, ensuring adherence to global quality standards, on time and within budget.

You will lead technology transfer for AIS, MCC, and Distribution Boards, establish in-house testing labs per IEC standards, and build a robust

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in switchgear industry with leadership in a Greenfield setup.
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering; MBA preferred for operations management and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee greenfield infrastructure and facility layout to optimize material flow.
• Lead equipment procurement and installation including CNC presses and coating lines.
• Obtain licenses, inspections, environmental permits, and safety certifications.
• Develop utilities, electrical substations, and fire protection infrastructure.
• Drive technology transfer for LV/MV products and establish in-house testing per IEC standards.
• Build supplier network for components like VCBs, relays, copper busbars, and enclosures.
• Manage P&L post-commissioning and drive high OEE while reducing waste.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Vendor management

Budgeting

Quality management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

MBA in Operations or Project Management

Tools

CNC turret punch presses

Busbar bending machines

Powder coating lines

Testing equipment (dielectric, temp rise)

Job description

Position Purpose

The Plant Head will lead the end-to-end establishment of a state-of-the-art Greenfield manufacturing facility. This includes infrastructure development, machinery installation, and the successful transition into full-scale production of Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear products. The primary objective is to deliver a fully commissioned plant that meets global quality standards on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Phase I: Greenfield Infrastructure & Setup Facility Development: Oversee construction and shop floor layout to optimize material flow and implement Lean Manufacturing principles. Machinery Procurement: Lead the selection, sourcing, and installation of equipment including CNC turret punch presses, busbar bending machines, powder coating lines, and secondary injection test kits. Statutory Compliance: Obtain industrial licenses, electrical inspectorate approvals, environmental permits, and safety certifications required for an LV/MV manufacturing facility. Utilities Setup: Manage installation of electrical substations, compressed air systems, and firefighting infrastructure.

Phase II: Technology & Process Integration Product Implementation: Lead technology transfer for LV/MV product lines including Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Motor Control Centers (MCC), and Distribution Boards. Testing Laboratories: Establish in-house testing facilities for dielectric, temperature rise, and mechanical endurance testing in accordance with IEC 61439 (LV) and IEC 62271 (MV) standards. Supply Chain Development: Build a reliable supplier network for Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs), contactors, relays, copper busbars, and enclosures.

Phase III: Operational Leadership Production Excellence: Assume full P&L responsibility after commissioning, driving high Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing waste. Quality Assurance: Implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with customer requirements and international standards. Team Building: Recruit, develop, and mentor departmental leaders across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.

Technical Requirements

Voltage Expertise: Strong knowledge of LV systems (up to 1000V) and MV systems (3.3kV–33kV). Industry Standards: Thorough understanding of IEC, ANSI, IEEE standards, and utility regulations. Safety: Expertise in electrical safety protocols for high-voltage manufacturing and testing environments.

Candidate Profile

Experience: Minimum 5 years in the switchgear industry, including at least one successful Greenfield plant setup in a leadership role. Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. MBA in Operations or Project Management is preferred. Strategic Leadership: Ability to balance construction execution with strategic business planning. Financial Management: Proven experience managing large-scale CapEx and OpEx budgets. Vendor Management: Strong negotiation skills with EPC contractors and global machinery OEMs.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Commissioning: Deliver commercial production within the planned project timeline. Budget Control: Maintain project expenditure within 5% of the approved CapEx budget. Quality: Achieve more than 95% First Pass Yield (FPY) within the first three months of production. Safety: Maintain a Zero Harm record throughout construction, installation, and commissioning.

Work Location

In Person