Plant Operations Lead - Jaipur

DC Consultants; Jaipur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation near plant site

Travel allowance

Direct access to Head of Operations

Growth to manage 15+ sites

Job summary

DC Consultants is seeking a Plant Operations Lead to own on-site production, machine maintenance, and delivery commitments at the Jaipur plant. You will ensure quality, manage inventory and maintain logs while upholding safety and discipline in a lean startup environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plant operations with a diploma/ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering, and experience with hydraulic presses or similar equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering — or equivalent technical background.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in plant or equipment operations (Hydraulic presses, vibro-compaction or similar).
• Construction materials / block manufacturing / precast / heavy engineering background is a plus.
• First-principles troubleshooter — diagnose before escalation.
• Disciplined record-keeper with ability to run two shifts independently.
• Lean startup context — high accountability, direct escalation, no hand-holding.

Responsibilities

• Machine operations & maintenance, accountable for production at site and ensuring delivery targets.
• Quality Control - pre- and post-production per protocol.
• Inventory & raw material management at the site.
• Maintaining logs, reporting & escalation management.
• Site safety, security & discipline.

Skills

Hands-on operations

Troubleshooting

Shift management

Record keeping

Quality control

Education

Diploma/ITI in Mechanical or Electrical or Production Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic press machines

Vibro-compaction equipment

Job description

Job Role:

The Plant Operations Lead is eyes, hands, and accountability on-site. If production slips, quality fails, or the machine goes down without a plan, it shows directly on client commitments and invoice fulfilment. This role demands zero-excuse ownership — and rewards it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Machine operations & maintenance, accountable for production at site and ensuring committed delivery targets
2. Quality Control - pre-production & post-production as per a set protocol
3. Inventory & raw material managementat the site
4. Maintaining logs, reporting & escalation management
5. Site safety, security & discipline

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1. Diploma or ITI in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering — or equivalent technical background
2. 5+ years of hands-on experience in plant or equipment operations. Hydraulic press machines, vibro-compaction, or similar mechanical equipment preferred
3. Construction materials, block manufacturing, precast, or heavy engineering background is a strong advantage
4. First-principles troubleshooter — you diagnose before you elevate and you don't wait to be told
5. Disciplined record-keeper with proven ability to run a two-shift operation independently
6. Comfortable in a lean startup context — high accountability, direct escalation, no hand-holding.

What We Offer:

• Accommodation -Company-arranged housing at or near the plant site
• Travel Allowance -Fixed monthly component for work-related travel
• Direct Access -Flat hierarchy — straight line to Head of Operations, no layers
• Growth -Own an operation end-to-end as the company scales to 15+ sites

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years (Plant / Technical Ops)

REPORTING TO - Head of Operations

Candidate Criteria

Retired Army Officer, with a maximum age limit of 50 years.

Project

Dhun, located approximately 40 km from Jaipur.