Senior Plant Manager, Pune Plant, India

14 hours ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Oshkosh Full time

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Job Summary

The Senior Plant Manager will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for JLG's new Pune facility, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved. This role will oversee end-to-end production planning, execution, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and team engagement.

The leader will be responsible for driving manufacturing performance, coordinating cross-functional alignment, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving the plant's strategic and operational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee all internal and external operations related to parts supply for the main product line, including purchasing and component planning.
  • Develop and execute production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory targets.
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional team including Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure material readiness and production efficiency.
  • Prioritize production based on customer needs, profitability, and business priorities.
  • Establish contingency and risk mitigation plans for material availability and on-time product delivery.
  • Define and implement inventory management strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting operational continuity.
  • Track, analyze, and report plant performance against key metrics, schedules, and business objectives.
  • Ensure proactive communication and alignment with corporate functions on schedules, quality, and cost performance.
  • Build and sustain a high-performing team capable of supporting both near-term goals and long-term business growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and planning and materials management.
  • Proven expertise in capacity planning, inventory control, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Prior experience in 3PL (third-party logistics) management is highly preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

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