Plant Head Manufacturing

7 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India SAI Hr Consultants Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

We are Hiring for Plant Head Specialised in Plastic Injection Molding from CIPET NTTF Qualified Candidates for Irrungattukottai Chennai

Job Title: Plant Head Engineering Plastics (Injection & Compression Moulding)

Location: SIPCOT Industrial Park, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding / Compression Moulding / Automotive & Electrical Components

Experience: 15 to 20 Years

Qualification: Diploma / Degree from NTTF or CIPET (mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and technically strong Plant Head to lead our Engineering Plastics Manufacturing Unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end plant operations, driving production efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and leading a high-performing team across injection, compression, and thermoset moulding divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily plant operations covering injection moulding, compression moulding, SMC/DMC/MF thermoset moulding, and tooling.
  • Ensure production targets, quality KPIs, and on-time delivery metrics are consistently achieved.
  • Manage cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Tool Room, Quality, Stores, and Logistics.
  • Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, 5S, TPM) for process optimization and waste reduction.
  • Plan capacity utilization, manpower deployment, shift scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
  • Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ZED standards.
  • Interface with R&D, QA/QC, and customers to troubleshoot technical and quality issues.
  • Coordinate with senior management on budgeting, capital investment, and cost control.
  • Monitor plant-level P&L, productivity ratios, downtime, and machine utilization.
  • Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and employee development.

Desired Candidate Profile:

  • Education: Diploma / Degree from CIPET (Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology) or NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation) is mandatory.
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years in plastics processing, with at least 5 years in a senior plant leadership role.
  • Strong exposure to:

  • Plastic Injection Moulding (50T – 650T)

  • Compression and Thermoset Moulding
  • Automotive and Electrical component manufacturing

  • Proven track record in handling audits, client approvals, and zero-defect deliveries.

  • Hands-on with mould trials, troubleshooting, machine settings, and tool validations.
  • Familiar with ERP-based plant management, MIS reporting, and cost optimization.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience in Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive component manufacturing is an advantage.
  • Exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, TQM methodologies.
  • Ability to lead shop-floor digitization, automation, and process upgradation.

Reporting To: Director – Operations / Managing Director

Compensation: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives. Negotiable based on experience and industry standards.

Interested candidate can call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

SAI HR CONSULTANTS

FOUNDER & CEO

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