PROJECT HEAD/PLANT HEAD FOR STEEL INDUSTRY - SIMGA, CHHATTISGARH

JobItUs; Mungeli; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a senior Project Head / Plant Head to lead overall plant operations, production planning, and key capital projects in India. The role requires steering end-to-end manufacturing, drive on-time delivery, and oversee safety and compliance across the facility.

You will manage budgets, optimize resource utilization, and lead cross-functional teams through greenfield or expansion initiatives, ensuring seamless integration into regular operations.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil; MBA in Operations adds advantage.
• Experience: 12–15+ years in manufacturing, plant management, or industrial project execution.
• Technical: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen; IATF/ISO/GMP awareness; ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, production planning, and shop-floor efficiency.
• Lead end-to-end project planning, drawings approvals, contractor management, and site execution.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and statutory audits across the plant.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and inventory for optimal operations.

Skills

Operational leadership

Plant management

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Budgeting & cost control

Cross-functional leadership

ERP experience

Safety & compliance

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil

MBA or Operations-related qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

A combined or separate Project Head / Plant Head job description template outlines senior leadership roles responsible for facility operations, capital projects, and end-to-end execution.

Job Overview

• Role Title: Project Head / Plant Head
• Department: Operations / Manufacturing / Projects
• Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Executive Director / Managing Director
• Location: [Plant / Site Location]
• Experience Required: 12–15+ years of relevant industrial leadership experience

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Plant Operations & Production Management
  • Oversee end-to-end daily manufacturing, plant operations, and shop-floor efficiency.
  • Drive production planning, scheduling, and on-time delivery to meet volume and quality targets.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including capacity utilization, yield, process losses, and machine downtime.
  • Manage preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and plant utilities to ensure zero unplanned stoppages.
• 2. Project Execution & Greenfield / Expansion Projects (Project Head Scope)
  • Lead end-to-end project planning, engineering drawing approvals, contractor management, and site execution.
  • Oversee project timelines, cash flows, risk assessments, and budgets using structured methodologies (e.g., Concurrent Engineering).
  • Coordinate commissioning, trial runs, and the smooth transition of new projects or plant expansions into regular commercial operations.
• 3. Quality, Safety, and Statutory Compliance
  • Enforce strict adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and EHS protocols (e.g., OSHA, IATF, GMP/ISO standards).
  • Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and compliance documentation with local and regulatory authorities.
  • Drive root-cause analyses for quality non-conformances and customer complaints.
• 4. Resource, Cost & Inventory Control
  • Manage plant budgets, monitor operational expenses, and drive cost-optimization initiatives.
  • Coordinate with procurement and stores to maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, spares, and consumables.
  • Evaluate manpower utilization, workforce planning, and cross-functional team leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering); MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations is an added advantage.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 12–15 years in manufacturing, plant management, or industrial project execution.
  • Proven track record handling plant turnarounds, greenfield/brownfield projects, or large-scale shop floors (team size of 150–350+ personnel).
• Technical & System Skills:
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and quality management systems (IATF, ISO, GMP).
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and data analysis tools.