Plant Head

1 week ago

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Red Envelope Consultants Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Reporting To: Directors / CEO

Industry: Minerals /  Industrial Raw Materials (Refractory & Abrasives)

Role Overview

The Plant Head will be responsible for the smooth running and management of 4 grinding lines and 2 ball mills, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, team productivity, and process safety. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, preferably in ceramics or mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in refractory and abrasive raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

  • Oversee end-to-end operations of grinding and ball milling lines, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
  • Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality benchmarks.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Coordinate with the quality control team to maintain product consistency and meet customer specifications.

People & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of operators, shift supervisors, and technicians.
  • Foster a safety-first, performance-driven culture within the plant.
  • Train new hires and upskill existing staff in best practices and new technologies.

Planning & Execution

  • Coordinate raw material intake, in-process handling, and finished goods dispatch with warehouse and logistics teams.
  • Work closely with the supply chain and sales teams to align production with demand forecasts.

Equipment & Maintenance

  • Monitor machine health and initiate preventive and corrective maintenance in coordination with engineering teams.
  • Drive improvements in equipment uptime, efficiency, and throughput.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) norms.
  • Oversee documentation, compliance, and audits related to plant operations.

Business & Application Understanding

  • Possess strong application knowledge of refractory and abrasive raw materials such as calcined bauxite, brown fused alumina, and other alumina-based products.
  • Understand how processed raw materials are used in refractories, ceramics, abrasives, and allied industries, enabling value-based decision-making and customer alignment.

Key Requirements

Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in a minerals, refractory, or abrasives processing facility.
  • Proven track record of managing grinding and milling operations.
  • Hands-on experience in people management, shift operations, and plant systems.
  • Must have Greenfield experience

Skills:

  • Strong technical understanding of refractory and abrasive raw materials
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, production planning, and ERP systems
  • Team leadership, performance management, and interdepartmental coordination
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Clear communication and ability to work in a process-driven, professional setup

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