Plant Manager / Plant Head — LEF (Light Engineering Factory)

Sashanka Agrotech Pvt Ltd; Ranchi; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sashanka Agrotech Pvt Ltd is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all shop-floor operations from raw material receipt to dispatch for light engineering manufacturing. You will lead a multi-discipline team, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement through SOPs and standardized processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, with responsibility for setting production targets, implementing 5S/Kaizen, and maintaining safety and quality across CNC, press, and forming

Qualifikationen

• 15 years in manufacturing operations
• 5+ years in plant leadership (Plant Manager/Head)
• Strong mechanical grounding across CNC press bending, laser cutting, and roll forming

Aufgaben

• Govern shop-floor machinery performance, maximize throughput and uptime.
• Oversee setup, tooling selection, and cycle-time optimization with quick-changeover methods.
• Lead development of SOPs, shop-floor formats, and 5S/Lean workflows.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical leadership

Shop-floor governance

AutoCAD

Lean manufacturing

Ausbildung

Graduate in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Nesting software

ERP/SAP

Jobbeschreibung

The Plant Manager / Plant Head holds total operational, technical, and team accountability for our Light Engineering Factory (safety, quality, production hours, manpower, and dispatch). This role leads all shop-floor operations from raw material receipt through CNC processing, press working, roll forming, welding, surface finishing, and dispatch-ensuring on-time, in-full delivery of components consiting of round/ square tube structures, sheet metal components, and greenhouse structures, cold room, panels etc. Primary Mandate & Leadership Profile: We require a proven technical leader and system-builder who combines strong organizational leadership with a solid shop-floor engineering foundation. The role does not require daily manual machine operation, but demands past hands-on experience and deep mechanical grounding to inspect setups, troubleshoot complex tool/die/feed issues, and practically demonstrate correct machine practices to junior engineers, supervisors, and operators when required. In addition to day-to-day operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for establishing operational systems from the ground up: drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), designing shop-floor log sheets, setting up Daily Production Report (DPR) formats, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities1.

1. Production Machinery Governance & Operations Machinery Performance & OEE: Govern shop-floor machinery performance-driving maximum throughput, availability, and precision across CNC press bending, power press, iron worker, CNC plasma cutting, laser cutting, shearing machines, CNC auto drill, CNC auto bending, and roll forming lines (C/Z purlins & sheeting profiles). Setup, Tooling & Cycle-Time Optimization: Oversee tooling and die selection, press brake bend deductions, clearance settings, feed rates, and cycle-time optimization. Guide teams through quick changeover methodologies (SMED) and preventive maintenance to eliminate unplanned downtime. Practical Floor Mentorship: Act as the technical authority on the shop floor; step in during critical changeovers or complex jobs to guide and demonstrate proper setup, alignment, and troubleshooting techniques to shift supervisors and machine operators. Production Planning & Hour-Based Execution: Set, schedule, and drive daily, weekly, and monthly production targets measured in Production Hours and Machine Utilization; track shift-wise (Shift A/B/C) planned hours vs. achieved hours and course-correct bottlenecks in real time. Nesting & Material Yield: Enforce plate, sheet, and coil nesting optimization to maximize raw material yield, minimize drop-off scrap, and balance machine run times. Tooling & Calibration Compliance: Enforce a documented calibration and preventive maintenance schedule for all CNC tooling, press dies, shear blades, measuring instruments, and gauges.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

Production Hours Achievement: Shift-wise and monthly target hours achievement vs. planned schedule (>= 95% adherence). Machine Utilization & OEE: Availability, Performance, and Quality across CNC cutting, press bending, and roll forming lines (OEE >= 80% on bottleneck machines). SOP & Documentation Rollout: Timely establishment and active adoption of SOPs, shift logs, and quality check-sheets across all production bays. First-Time-Right (FTR) Quality: Rejection and rework rate = 95% on-time dispatch against project order schedules. Safety & Compliance: Zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and 100% statutory compliance under the Factories Act and labor laws.

Required Qualifications

Education: . / in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (or Diploma in Engineering with extensive relevant experience and proven shop-floor leadership). Experience: Minimum 15 years in manufacturing operations, with substantial experience in light engineering, sheet metal manufacturing, structural steel / secondary PEB fabrication, round/square tube structures, or greenhouse structure manufacturing. Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years in a plant leadership role (Plant Manager, Plant Head, Factory Manager, or Operations Head) with operational budget, safety, quality, and multi-shift team ownership. Technical Grounding & Demonstration Ability: Strong mechanical foundation across CNC press bending, power presses, iron workers, CNC plasma/laser cutting, shearing, CNC auto drilling, and roll forming lines-with the proven ability to evaluate setups, troubleshoot tool/die issues, and demonstrate correct operating practices to junior staff when necessary. System-Building Track Record: Demonstrated experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), designing shop-floor formats, and implementing 5S, Kaizen, or Lean workflows in a growing manufacturing environment. Drawing & Software Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD (2D/3D) for fabrication drawing review and part dimensioning; familiarity with Autodesk mechanical/detailing environments (., Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk Inventor, or similar) and nesting software (., CypCut, ProNest, SigmaNEST). ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with ERP/SAP systems for work order tracking, inventory management, and shift-wise production confirmation. People Leadership: Strong interpersonal, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills with experience managing a multi-shift workforce of engineers, supervisors, and technicians. Preferred Experience managing multi-shift, multi-line fabrication operations in light structural steel, racking, greenhouse, or industrial enclosures. Familiarity with paint shop operations (liquid painting / powder coating) and surface preparation standards. Exposure to Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG) processes or coordination with dedicated galvanizing units is an added advantage. Formal certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt), or ISO Internal Auditor.

• Experience

  5 - 11 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Graduate

• Role

  Plant Manager

• Industry Type

  Agro Chemical / Fertilizers / Pesticides

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  Morabadi