Plant Manager

Role Overview

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operational performance of Jupalcos integrated manufacturing plant. The role focuses on achieving production targets, maintaining product quality, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations, and delivering customer commitments, while responding effectively to customer requirements and complaints. The Plant Manager will work closely with the Plant Head to execute strategic plans, drive operational excellence, and develop a strong workforce culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control all aspects of plant operations, including Cast House, CRM, Finishing Lines, Maintenance, EHS, Quality Assurance, Production planning, Packing, and Dispatch.
• Deliver production and despatch volumes and quality standards in line with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, statutory, and quality compliance at all times.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, TPM, digitization, and global best practices.
• Ensure robust systems for handling customer complaints, root cause analysis, and effective implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Plan and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Implement cost optimization initiatives across energy, materials, and operations.
• Build a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement across the workforce.
• Mentor, guide, and develop teams; ensure effective succession planning for critical roles.
• Coordinate with other functions (supply chain, commercial, HR, finance, etc.) for smooth and timely operations.
• Support capital investment projects, technology upgrades, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Production & Efficiency: Achieve defined production targets with benchmark OEE and resource utilization.
• Quality & Delivery: Maintain world-class quality standards with >97% on-time delivery.
• Customer focus
• System Compliance Ensure 100% adherence to ISO (IMS systems, sustainability, EHS, regulatory, and internal as well as statutory governance frameworks, for Zero LTI (lost time injury)
• Cost Optimization – Achieve measurable YoY cost savings through efficiency, energy optimization, Product recovery and cycle time and reduced downtime.
• Innovation & Sustainability – Implement global best practices, digital initiatives, ESG programs, and green manufacturing.
• People & Culture: Develop a motivated, skilled, and performance-driven workforce.

Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing/rolling processes and integrated plant operations.
• Proven experience in customer complaint handling, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality assurance systems.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and multi-disciplinary functions.
• Proficiency in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 tools.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics and operational cost drivers.

Behavioural Competencies

• Hands-on leadership with strong execution focus.
• High integrity, ownership, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and build high-performing teams.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Electrical/Production or equivalent.
• MBA/PGDM preferred.

Experience

• 18–22 years of proven experience in large-scale metal manufacturing/rolling mill/industrial operations (preferably aluminium).
• At least 7 to 10 years in senior plant leadership roles with direct accountability for production, quality, maintenance, and people management.