Job Profile

He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing.

Responsible for ..

1. Operations Management

- Oversee daily production activities to ensure output meets quality, quantity, and cost targets.

- Optimize resource utilization (manpower, machinery, materials).

- Strengthened the Production Planning and Control section of the Plant.

- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement techniques.

- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

- Actively involved in New Product Development to meet the market requirements, optimize raw material costing and increasing value to the Customers.

2. Safety & Compliance

- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

- Ensure plant complies with local, national, and international regulations (e.g., pollution control, hazardous materials handling).

- Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.

3. Quality Assurance

- Implement and maintain quality control systems.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM).

- Work closely with QA/QC departments to address quality deviations or customer complaints.

- Instrumental in substantial reduction of Customer Complaints by committed focus on quality and consistency.

4. Financial Performance

- Manage plant budgets, cost control, and capital expenditures.

- Responsible for evaluating the Customer wise P&L on monthly basis

- Drive cost reduction initiatives in energy, materials, and labor.

- Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap rate, etc.

5. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, logistics, etc.

- Recruit, train, and develop talent within the plant.

- Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture.

6. Strategic Planning

- Align plant operations with company goals and business strategies.

- Participate in long-term capacity planning, technology upgrades, and automation initiatives.

- Drive innovation in production techniques and product development.

7. Supply Chain & Inventory

- Coordinate with supply chain teams to manage raw material sourcing, inventory control, and on-time delivery.

- Optimize logistics to ensure smooth inbound and outbound flow.

8. Stakeholder Management

- Liaise with corporate leadership, customers, suppliers, and government authorities.

- Represent the plant in audits, reviews, and official inspections.

Qualification & Experience

- Graduate /Post Graduate in Mechanical/ Metallurgical Engineering

- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations

- At least 5 years in a leadership/plant management role
 
- Direct experience in the metal industry (e.g., foundry, steel rolling, fabrication, forging, or metal components)

- Proven track record in managing:

- Large teams

- Complex machinery

- Compliance-heavy environments