Plant Manager– HVAC

Profile HR Consultants Pvt Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Plant Head to oversee operations at a new manufacturing facility in Pune. This role requires a strong leader with at least 18 years of experience in manufacturing operations, especially in HVAC or heavy engineering. The candidate should hold a B.E./B.Tech and preferably an MBA. Responsibilities include ensuring operational excellence, managing P&L, and driving compliance. Competitive annual compensation of 40 LPA offered.

Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in HVAC, heavy engineering, capital equipment, or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Must have hands-on exposure to Greenfield/Brownfield plant establishment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the factory, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Lead and develop site leadership teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own the P&L, ensuring financial targets are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline

MBA/PGDM (Operations/General Management)

Job description

Client

Market leader in energy efficient Indoor Air Comfort and Critical Air solutions serving a global market is setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Pune. This greenfield facility will play a critical role in delivering cutting-edge products to India and global markets.

Role Overview

The Plant Head will lead and optimize operations across all manufacturing areas. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, accelerating continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital investments, and ensuring strong financial performance. This is a pivotal leadership position requiring strategic, operational, and people excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership & Operational Excellence
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the factory, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Lead and develop site leadership teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own the P&L, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with global operations leadership to share best practices and drive harmonization across sites.
• Drive statutory compliance for plant construction, safety approvals, and environmental clearances.
• Lead recruitment of the core plant team in partnership with HR and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to global HVAC manufacturing standards and certification norms.
• Oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and product reliability performance.

Desired Incumbent Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline.
• MBA/PGDM (Operations/General Management)
• 18 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in HVAC, heavy engineering, capital equipment, or electro‑mechanical manufacturing.
• Must have hands‑on exposure to Greenfield / Brownfield plant establishment.

Annual Compensation

40 LPA

Contact

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