Plant Manager

Jain International Trade Organisation - India; Hubli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BTM Forgings Private Limited in Hubli-Dharwad is seeking a Plant Manager to manage the overall operations and performance of the forging plant. The role includes overseeing production, quality assurance, and maintenance to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills with experience in production and quality management, and will be responsible for achieving business objectives while leading and developing teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Sr. Management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Proven record of successful team leadership and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all forging plant operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Coordinate production schedules with sales and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.
• Manage maintenance of plant equipment for optimal performance.
• Drive cost control initiatives and enhance productivity.
• Lead and develop production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Production Management

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Job description

BTM Forgings Private Limited • Hubli-Dharwad • Posted about 22 hours ago • Updated about 22 hours ago

Job Type: FullTimePermanent

Location: Hubli-Dharwad

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: SrManagement

Travel Requirements: Occasional Customer visits

Skills:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of the forging plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. The role includes production planning, quality assurance, maintenance, manpower management, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and achievement of business objectives related to productivity, quality, delivery, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Production & Operations Management: Lead and oversee all forging plant operations including forging, heat treatment, machining, inspection, and dispatch; ensure achievement of production targets in terms of quantity, quality, and delivery schedules; optimize machine utilization, equipment efficiency, and workforce productivity; monitor daily production performance and take corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks; ensure smooth execution of customer orders as per specifications and delivery commitments.
• Production Planning & Control: Coordinate with Sales, Planning, and Procurement teams for effective production scheduling; develop monthly, weekly, and daily production plans; monitor inventory levels of raw materials, dies, consumables, and finished goods.
• Quality Management: Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements; drive reduction of rejection, rework, and customer complaints; implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions; maintain compliance with ISO 9001, or other applicable standards.
• Maintenance & Asset Management: Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of forging presses, hammers, furnaces, heat treatment equipment, compressors, and utilities; improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime; plan capacity enhancement and modernization projects.
• Cost Control & Productivity Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs; monitor material yield, energy consumption, labor productivity, and operational expenses; improve forge yield and reduce process losses; implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Human Resource Management: Lead, motivate, and develop production, maintenance, quality, and support teams; identify training and skill development needs.