Plant Manager

Smashr Global; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Smashr Global in Hyderabad is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all plant operations, ensuring safe, cost-efficient production that meets targets and quality standards. You will drive planning, coordination across departments, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize throughput and uptime.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on project schedules and customer requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent production planning and execution skills.
• Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Cost-control and productivity improvement skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to plant performance.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and production MIS.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant and achieve production targets.
• Prepare and monitor production plans based on orders and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with QC to reduce defects and ensure quality.
• Plan manpower across sections and develop supervisors and teams.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for machine availability and uptime.
• Control costs and monitor material consumption and yield.
• Ensure safety, compliance with 5S and PPE usage.
• Coordinate with Purchase/Stores for material availability and storage.
• Collaborate with Dispatch/Sales/Project teams for timely delivery.
• Review and present plant performance metrics and improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Problem solving

Cost control

Quality awareness

Coordination & communication

Data-driven

ERP knowledge

Deadline-driven

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA/PG in Operations or Production Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production MIS

Job description

Job Title:

Plant Manager Job

Location:

Hyderabad

Job Type:

Fulltime

Job Date:

19-08-26

Job Summary:

Our client is hiring for a Plant manager who manages the overall plant operations and ensures smooth, efficient, safe and cost-effective production while achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs and ensuring timely delivery of finished products.

Plant Operations

Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant. Plan and monitor production as per project and customer requirements. Ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly production targets. Optimize manpower, machines, materials and production capacity. Monitor production flow from raw material processing to finished goods. Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Ensure proper coordination between Production, Planning, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Maintenance and Dispatch.

Production Planning & Control

Prepare and monitor production plans based on orders and delivery schedules. Ensure production is carried out as per approved specifications and BOM. Monitor machine capacity and manpower utilization. Reduce production downtime, rejection, rework and material wastage. Review daily production reports and take corrective action for shortfalls.

Quality Management

Ensure products are manufactured according to defined quality standards. Coordinate with QC to reduce defects, rejection and customer complaints. Establish process controls at critical stages of production. Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Manpower Management

Plan manpower requirements based on production workload. Allocate manpower effectively across different production sections. Monitor employee productivity and attendance. Train and develop supervisors and production teams. Establish performance standards and productivity targets.Maintain discipline and ensure compliance with company policies.

Machine & Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure machine availability. Monitor preventive and breakdown maintenance. Minimize machine downtime and production interruptions. Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of machinery, tools and equipment. Review recurring breakdowns and implement preventive measures.

Cost & Productivity Control

Control production costs through effective utilization of resources. Monitor material consumption, wastage and yield. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvement. Implement Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen practices where applicable. Monitor section-wise productivity and operating efficiency.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure safe working practices throughout the plant. Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment. Conduct regular safety inspections and address unsafe conditions. Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and factory requirements. Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards.

Inventory & Material Coordination

Coordinate with Purchase and Stores to ensure timely availability of materials. Monitor critical raw materials and production consumables. Prevent excess consumption, damage and material wastage. Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished goods.

Dispatch & Project Coordination

Coordinate with Dispatch, Sales and Project teams for timely delivery. Prioritize production based on project requirements and delivery commitments. Ensure finished products are ready as per dispatch schedules. Resolve production-related issues affecting project deliveries.

Reporting & MIS

Review daily production, productivity, rejection, wastage and downtime reports. Prepare and submit weekly and monthly plant performance reports. Track KPIs and highlight deviations to management. Present improvement plans and action reports to the management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production target achievement On-time production and dispatch Machine utilization Manpower productivity Material yield and wastage Rejection and rework percentage Production downtime Manufacturing cost per unit Labour productivity Quality compliance Customer/project complaint reduction Safety compliance 5S and housekeeping standards

Job Requirements:

Strong leadership and people-management skills Excellent production planning and execution skills Manufacturing process knowledge Problem-solving and decision-making ability Cost-control and productivity improvement skills Knowledge of quality management systems Strong coordination and communication skills Ability to manage multiple production priorities Data-driven approach to plant performance Knowledge of ERP systems and production MIS Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Educational Qualification:-

Essential: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or a related Preferred: MBA/PG qualification in Operations or Production Management. Preferred Industry Experience Experience in woodworking, doors, furniture, modular manufacturing, interior products, buildingmaterials or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Reporting & Team Structure

The Plant Manager will be responsible for coordinating and supervising: Production Managers / Supervisors Planning & Production Control Quality Control Maintenance Stores Dispatch Production Workers Other plant support functions

Authority & Accountability

The Plant Manager will be accountable for the overall operational performance of the plant and will have authority to recommend and implement improvements relating to manpower deployment,production processes, productivity, quality, safety and operational efficiency, subject to management approval wherever required.

Salary & Perks:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunity for career growth and advancement.