Plant Head

Location: Mumbai Department: Operations / Manufacturing Reports To: COO Subordinates: All Department Heads (Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Stores, EHS, etc.) Job Purpose: To lead and manage the entire plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost-efficiency, and people development. The Plant Head will ensure seamless execution of production plans, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the glass processing environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Operations Management: Oversee daily operations of the plant including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets. Monitor KPIs related to OEE, yield, downtime, wastage, and rework. 2. Production Planning & Control: Collaborate with SCM and sales teams to convert demand into executable production plans. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality processed glass (tempered, laminated, IGU, etc.). 3. People Management: Lead a multi-disciplinary team across functions; promote a high-performance work culture. Guide department heads on recruitment, training, performance, and employee engagement. Ensure statutory compliance and harmonious industrial relations. 4. Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction: Establish and maintain strict quality control systems. Address and resolve customer complaints and ensure root cause elimination. Ensure adherence to ISO, BIS, ASTM, or client-specific quality standards. 5. Plant Maintenance & Asset Management: Ensure timely preventive and predictive maintenance of glass processing machinery (e.G., tempering furnaces, CNC, lamination lines, etc.). Optimize plant uptime and reliability. 6. Cost Control & Efficiency: Drive cost reduction initiatives through lean manufacturing, energy savings, and waste minimization. Control overheads, material wastage, and improve productivity. 7. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE): Foster a strong safety culture; ensure zero accidents and full statutory compliance (Factories Act, Pollution Board, etc.). Conduct regular audits, drills, and awareness programs. 8. Strategic Projects & Improvements: Implement CapEx and infrastructure projects. Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma. Key Requirements: Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related engineering discipline. Experience: 20–25 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in the glass processing or related industry (façade, architectural glass, automotive glass, etc.) or Auto auxiliary manufacturing industries. Strong experience in handling a greenfield/brownfield plant will be an added advantage. Technical Knowledge: Hands-on understanding of glass processing technologies (tempering, IGU, lamination, cutting, edge grinding, etc.). Familiarity with modern production systems, SAP/ERP, ISO systems, and lean tools. Leadership Competencies: Strong decision-making and crisis management skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution focus. KPI Metrics (Typical): Production volume and yield OTIF (On Time in Full) delivery Cost per square meter of glass processed Machine uptime and breakdown hours Customer complaint rate Employee productivity & retention