Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Head - Production to lead transformer manufacturing operations, production planning, quality control, and design optimization. The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in power & distribution transformer production, process automation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end plant operations, ensuring seamless transformer manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain efficiency.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to optimize transformer production, assembly, and testing.
Implement cost reduction initiatives, waste management, and resource efficiency strategies to enhance manufacturing KPIs.
Ensure compliance and standards for transformer design, manufacturing, and testing.
Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and streamline coil winding, core assembly, vacuum drying, insulation, oil filling, and final testing.
Manage workforce planning, supplier coordination, and raw material procurement (copper, CRGO steel, insulation materials) for uninterrupted transformer production.
Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement, automation (SCADA, IoT in manufacturing), and digital transformation.
Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards, optimizing production cycle times, and ensuring on-time delivery.
Collaborate with R&D and design teams to enhance transformer efficiency, reduce failure rates, and improve product lifecycle management.
Implement quality assurance processes, statistical process control (SPC), and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to minimize defects.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering.
15+ years of experience in transformer manufacturing, production planning, quality management, and plant operations.
Expertise in power & distribution transformer production, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industrial safety.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, SAP/ERP systems, and quality management frameworks (ISO, BIS, OHSAS).
Proven leadership in managing large-scale manufacturing teams, driving process improvements, and achieving business objectives.
Hands-on experience in transformer design optimization, CAD modeling, insulation system design, and testing procedures.
Strong understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), value engineering, and defect analysis techniques.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.