Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/Cement

Job Description

Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/CementWe are seeking a Plant Head who can drive 24/7 plant operations, ensure world-class quality, and lead a high-performing team across all functions. This is a strategic leadership role that calls for expertise in continuous process manufacturing, automation, and lean practices, with end-to-end responsibility for P&L, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Operations Management:- Ensure seamless production with focus on quality, yield & cost optimization.- Monitor plant performance: capacity utilization, production schedules, downtime.- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and other continuous improvement tools.Safety, Compliance & Regulatory:- Enforce ZERO harm policy; ensure EHS compliance (OSHA, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).- Regulatory adherence: Pollution Control, PESO, FDA, cGMP.- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and drive incident prevention.Financial Control:- Own plant P&L, drive CAPEX/OPEX efficiencies.- Lead cost reduction and energy optimization strategies.Leadership & People Development:- Lead cross-functional teams across Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, Stores, Dispatches.- Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.- Drive succession planning, talent retention & team capability building.Technology & Innovation:- Champion Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions.- Collaborate with Engineering & R&D to overcome technical bottlenecks.Stakeholder Management:- Liaise with corporate leadership, external partners & regulatory bodies.- Ensure alignment of plant operations with company-wide business strategy.Key Focus Areas:- Plant Operations & Maintenance- Process Automation & Innovation- Inventory & Supply Chain Control- Manpower Optimization & Training- Administrative & Budgetary OversightQualifications:- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical / Chemical / Production Engineering- MBA in Operations (preferred)Experience Required:- 20 years in continuous process industries (Metals, Chemicals, Cement, etc.)- 5 years as Plant Head or similar leadership role managing multiple departments- Exposure to multi-plant operations is a plus- Willingness to travel across plant locationsAdditional Competencies:- Proven expertise in OEE, Six Sigma, TPM, Lean- Strong command of SAP (PP/PM), ERP systems, SCADA, MES- Sharp financial acumen with experience handling plant budgets- Excellent communication & stakeholder alignment skills- A proactive leader with a solution-driven approachInterested send their updated resume to WhatsApp or Call - 9.2.1.1.6.1.8.4.4.8 / 9.7.1.7.2.2.1.3.8.9

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