Plant Head Operations

Plant Head – Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Study Tech specs, Drawings & applicable standards. Devise suitable production process/flow

2. Co ordinate with Client/TPI/QC/QA for suitable development of QAP/ITP, WPS, PQR

3. Prepare manufacturing schedule and align with client/delivery requirements

4. Identify and assign resources – plant & equipment, manpower, consumables, etc

5. Prepare composite monthly, weekly and Daily work Plan along with resources deployment

6. Allocation of work to different work bays / team to get optimum output

7. Assign, align and manage Shift operations

8. Ensure timely availability of all input materials and consumables

9. Ensure congenial work relationship with all departments and within Production department

10. Ensure 100% work place safety of all assets including manpower

11. Ensure 100% compliance to Quality

12. Interact with Client / TPI for in process inspection and final clearance

13. Manage sub contractors, outsourcing agencies

14. Co ordinate with Maintenance for effective implementation of Preventive maintenance

15. Quick close out of break down maintenance. Avoid down time

16. Prepare and circulate Daily, Weekly and Monthly progress reports with projections

17. Initiate steps to control Consumable wastage and reduction by identifying alternate methods

18. Be part of Review meetings with appropriate data and mitigation plan if called for

19. Reporting to Management

Experience:

Minimum 25+ years of experience

Mandatory Skills:

1. Strong leadership and team management for large workforce (200+ workmen)

2. Proven experience in managing end-to-end plant operations

3. Excellent understanding of safety protocols and maintaining a clean safety record

4. Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

5. Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (QA/QC, Maintenance, SCM, etc.)

6. Proficiency in reading technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing standards

Preferred Skills:

1. Plate rolling operations

2. Various welding techniques (SAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW)

3. Material handling with EOT cranes and gantries

4. Machine shop and fabrication equipment

5. Familiarity with Indian and international material/production standards