Plant Head

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Plant Head will be responsible for leading and overseeing the entire plant operations, with a focus on manufacturing, production planning, maintenance, utilities, operational excellence, quality, safety, cost optimization, and manpower management. The role requires a seasoned professional from the recycling industry, polyester virgin plant operations, or similar continuous process manufacturing industries. The incumbent will drive plant performance, build high-performing teams, improve operational efficiencies, and support business growth initiatives. Demonstrating leadership, ownership, and readiness for higher responsibilities is essential as the organization expands.

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations & Manufacturing

  • Lead and monitor day-to-day manufacturing and plant operations.
  • Support the Plant Head in achieving production, quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets.
  • Ensure smooth and efficient production across all departments.
  • Monitor production planning, capacity utilization, throughput, and operational performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and plant reliability.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, utilities, and other plant resources.

• Maintenance & Utilities

  • Oversee preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
  • Ensure reliability and availability of critical plant equipment and utilities.
  • Minimize downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution.
  • Develop and monitor maintenance schedules and shutdown planning.
  • Monitor utility consumption and implement improvements in energy efficiency and resource utilization.

• Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization

  • Identify and implement opportunities for improving plant productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Drive process optimization, yield improvement, waste reduction, and energy conservation initiatives.
  • Optimize production costs via improved material utilization, labor productivity, and process efficiencies.
  • Lead cost-saving projects with measurable business impact.
  • Establish and track KPIs to enhance operational performance.

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Build, develop, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams across manufacturing and support functions.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.
  • Develop leadership capabilities through coaching and succession planning.
  • Strengthen employee engagement and promote a positive work environment.
  • Manage manpower planning and coordinate workforce requirements with department heads.

• Performance Management & Target Achievement

  • Ensure consistent achievement of production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Review operational MIS and performance reports; implement corrective actions.
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives across all plant functions.
  • Take ownership of operational challenges and resolve them through cross-functional collaboration.

• Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and statutory requirements.
  • Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and proactively address operational risks.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and best manufacturing practices.

• Strategic Support

  • Assist the Plant Head in strategic planning, capacity expansion, debottlenecking, modernization, and new project initiatives.
  • Contribute to long-term business growth through operational excellence and process innovation.
  • Be prepared to assume additional responsibilities and larger leadership roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Production Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Technical Skills:
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing and plant operations.
  • Strong knowledge of recycling processes and/or polyester virgin plant operations.
  • Understanding of utilities, maintenance, and equipment reliability.
  • Expertise in production planning and process management.
  • Experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance management.
  • Knowledge of cost optimization and productivity improvement techniques.
  • Familiarity with operational excellence methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in leading large teams and managing cross-functional operations.
• Proven track record of delivering business results through operational improvements.
• Change management and process transformation expertise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong business acumen.
• High adaptability, initiative, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Self-driven with potential for growth into broader leadership roles.

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in the recycling industry, polyester virgin plant operations, PET manufacturing, polymer processing, or similar continuous process manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing operations, maintenance, utilities, and process improvements.
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar initiatives is advantageous.

Environment

• The role involves working in a manufacturing plant setting, primarily in Nashik.
• The environment is fast-paced, requiring proactive management and problem-solving.
• The position may involve working in challenging operational conditions with a focus on safety and compliance.
• The work setting may include both office and plant floor environments, with a need for physical presence on-site.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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