Plant Manager

JITO; Hubli; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BTM Forgings Private Limited is looking for a skilled Plant Manager for their forging plant in Hubli-Dharwad. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing production operations, ensuring quality compliance, and driving cost control initiatives. Candidates should have proven experience in production management and a strong understanding of industry standards.

The role offers a chance to lead a team towards operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing production operations in manufacturing settings.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all forging plant operations to meet production targets.
• Coordinate production scheduling with sales and planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry quality standards and regulations.
• Drive cost control measures and productivity improvements.
• Manage preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Motivate and develop production and support teams.

Skills

Production Management

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Human Resource Management

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.