Plant Operations Director

TigerHire; Tirupati; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TigerHire is seeking an experienced professional to lead the administrative and commercial operations of a manufacturing plant in Tirupati. You will coordinate with Head Office, manage plant administration, handle statutory compliances and government liaison, and oversee vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in continuous-process manufacturing administration, can independently manage multiple responsibilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Education in Industrial Relations, Operations Management or a relevant technical discipline.
• Substantial experience in administration and commercial functions within a continuous-process manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to industries like Chemicals, Fertilizers, Polymers, Plastics or Rubber is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall administrative functions and daily office operations of the plant.
• Coordinate between plant management and Head Office to ensure timely administrative execution.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies for compliances and approvals.
• Ensure renewal of statutory registrations, licenses, permits and regulatory compliances.
• Oversee vendor coordination, contract administration, negotiations and procurement-related administration.
• Supervise on-site administrative projects, infrastructure work and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads to address operational and administrative needs.
• Monitor plant-level purchase records and administrative expenses.
• Maintain documentation and adherence to internal administrative and financial procedures.

Skills

plant administration

vendor management

factory administration

commercial negotiations

factory regulations

regulatory approvals

government liaison

commercial functions

commercial operations

statutory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced professional to manage the overall administrative and commercial operations of a manufacturing plant. The role involves coordinating with the Head Office, handling plant administration, managing statutory compliances, government liaison, vendor relationships and overseeing day-to-day administrative activities.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience managing administration in a continuous-process manufacturing environment, along with the ability to independently handle multiple responsibilities and coordinate with different departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall administrative functions and daily office operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Act as a coordination point between the plant management team and the Head Office, ensuring smooth communication and timely execution of administrative requirements.
• Handle liaison and coordination with government authorities and regulatory departments, including Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board, Excise, Land and Taxation authorities.
• Ensure timely completion and renewal of statutory registrations, licences, permits and other regulatory compliances.
• Manage plant-related commercial activities, including vendor coordination, contract management, commercial negotiations and procurement-related administration.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site administrative projects, infrastructure-related activities and facility improvement work.
• Work closely with department heads and functional managers to address operational and administrative requirements.
• Monitor and review plant-level purchase records, administrative expenses and related documentation on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper documentation, expense tracking and adherence to internal administrative and financial procedures.
• Oversee facility management, infrastructure maintenance and general administrative support to ensure smooth plant functioning.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 15-20(912) years of overall experience, preferably in plant administration, factory administration or commercial operations.
• Educational background in Industrial Relations, Operations Management or a relevant technical discipline.
• Strong experience handling administrative and commercial functions within a continuous-process manufacturing facility.
• Prior exposure to industries such as Chemicals, Fertilizers, Polymers, Plastics or Rubber is super mandate.
• Hands-on experience in government liaison, statutory compliance, factory regulations and regulatory approvals.
• Experience in vendor management, commercial negotiations, contract administration and expense monitoring.
• Ability to independently manage multiple administrative responsibilities and coordinate with different stakeholders.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with experience in small to mid-sized manufacturing setups, where they have independently handled diverse plant administration responsibilities, will be preferred.
• Should have a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage both routine and critical administrative matters.
• Must be comfortable coordinating with senior management, plant teams, external agencies and government authorities.

Skills: plant administration, vendor management, factory administration, commercial negotiations, factory regulations, regulatory approvals, government liaison, commercial functions, commercial operations, statutory compliance

Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree