Plant Operation - Vadodara

Switchgear and Control Technics Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Switchgear and Control Technics Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee daily production, safety, and quality targets at our facility. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement to meet project timelines.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing operations, Lean/Kaizen experience, and proficiency with SAP tools and common office software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience directly managing projects.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Operations, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream and Process Mapping knowledge.
• Competent in Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project/Zoom/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans, tasks, resources, and ownership to ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the planning and execution of projects.
• Proactively work to remove project obstacles, identify, and manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities.
• Provide timely status reports and program summaries including scope/schedule/quality risks, project status, resource allocation and customer impact
• Assures customer delivery and quality is not impacted by project execution.
• Responsible for the development, planning and execution against KPIs (safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and morale), as well as Takt production plan, and annual cost center budget.
• Manage use of SAP tools for productivity results and analysis.
• Manage schedule execution for daily and weekly production schedules.
• Develop team and execute daily management and problem-solving activities.
• Drive safety initiatives and strategy for area of responsibility and implement improvement plans. Ensure ongoing operator safety and a safe work environment by promptly addressing safety hazards, minimizing workplace accidents, and proactively involving associates in the continuous improvement of safety.
• Planning function to meet production and demand plans.
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance. Minimum Requirements:
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Prior manufacturing management experience
• Experience developing equipment and manning capacity models
• Strong systemic-thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.
• Production or materials planning experience.

Skills

Leadership

Project mgmt

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Switchgear and Control Technics Private Limited

Number of Position(s)

1

Openings Valid Till

28/02/2027

Company Description

Switchgear and Control Technics Private Limited (SCTPL) is a leading manufacturer of low and medium voltage switchboards, distribution boards, enclosures, and sheet metal parts. We're specialized in customized engineering solutions for greenfield projects, focusing on power management, power distribution, and automation. Partnering with Schneider Electric India, we deliver high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.

The First licensed Partner of Schneider Electric for BlokSeT in India.
100+ Satisfied Regular Customers From All Industrial Sectors, PAN India & Worldwide.
Celebrating 21 years of Successful Journey in India.

www.switchgear.in

Job Description

Job Summary:The Plant Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations of the plant, ensuring efficient production processes and adherence to safety and quality standards. The role involves coordinating with various teams, managing resources, and optimizing plant performance to support project timelines and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish project plans, tasks, resources, and ownership to ensure timelines are met.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the planning and execution of projects.
• Proactively work to remove project obstacles, identify, and manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities.
• Provide timely status reports and program summaries including scope/schedule/quality risks, project status, resource allocation and customer impact
• Assures customer delivery and quality is not impacted by project execution.
• Responsible for the development, planning and execution against KPIs (safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and morale), as well as Takt production plan, and annual cost center budget.
• Manage use of SAP tools for productivity results and analysis.
• Manage schedule execution for daily and weekly production schedules.
• Develop team and execute daily management and problem-solving activities.
• Drive safety initiatives and strategy for area of responsibility and implement improvement plans. Ensure ongoing operator safety and a safe work environment by promptly addressing safety hazards, minimizing workplace accidents, and proactively involving associates in the continuous improvement of safety.
• Planning function to meet production and demand plans.
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance. Minimum Requirements:
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Prior manufacturing management experience
• Experience developing equipment and manning capacity models
• Strong systemic-thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.
• Production or materials planning experience.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience directly managing projects.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Manufacturing Operations, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream and Process Mapping.
• Competent in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Zoom and Teams