JOBTRAVIA PVT LTD

Job Title: Plant Head – Solapur Manufacturing Facility

Location: Solapur, Maharashtra

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Operations Head

Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Production or related field; MBA/PGDM preferred.

Experience: 11–15 years, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in plant/factory operations.

Brief Job Description:

The Plant Head will be responsible for leading end-to-end factory operations at Thermax’s Solapur plant, with a focus on achieving operational efficiency , Monthly outputs , ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement.

The role demands strong leadership in production, maintenance, HR/ER, supply chain coordination, quality assurance, and administration.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

A. Plant Operations Management

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure Monthly outputs in line with the Business planning ,timely delivery, quality output, and cost control.
• Lead production planning, execution, stores & inventory management and monitoring in alignment with sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Ensure machine uptime, process reliability, and throughput maximization through effective maintenance coordination.

B. Administration & Compliance 

• Implement company policies, SOPs, and statutory rules across all functional areas.
• Handle factory licensing, labor laws, EHS regulations, and other government compliances.
• Conduct periodic audits (internal & external) for process and statutory adherence.

C. Industrial Relations & Workforce Management

• Lead harmonious industrial relations (IR) with union and non-union workforce.
• Address grievances, disciplinary matters, and ensure workforce motivation and productivity.
• Coordinate with HR for recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and legal compliance.

D. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) 

• Drive a zero-accident culture; ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and safety norms.
• Conduct safety drills, toolbox talks, and enforce use of PPE and safe work practices.

E. Continuous Improvement & Digitization 

• Drive lean initiatives, Kaizens, TQM, TCM, TPM, and 5S to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support digitization of plant operations, asset tracking, energy monitoring, and data-driven decisions.

F. Stakeholder Coordination 

• Liaison with supply chain, sales, project management, quality, commercial and finance teams for smooth plant operations.
• Host customer visits, audits, and ensure factory readiness to meet client-specific requirements.

G. Asset & Inventory Management

• Manage assets, maintenance schedules, spares planning, and disposal as per company guidelines.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and efficient utilization of materials and consumables.
• Responsible for overall inventory management including raw materials, WIP, finished goods, consumables, and spares, ensuring optimal stock levels, minimum working capital, and alignment with production schedules.
• Should be able to operate ERP-based material control and support SCM in improving inventory turnover ratio

H. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports to management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production, maintenance, safety incidents, and legal compliances.
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Desired Profile & Skills:

• Knowledge Areas: 
• Factory Act, Labour Laws, and Environmental Regulations
• ISO, TPM, TCM, TQM, Lean Manufacturing
• Budgeting, Cost Control, and CAPEX Planning
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing and plant maintenance; Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/SAP, CMMS tools.
• Leadership Attributes: 
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build teams and drive performance
• Crisis management and conflict resolution capability

1) Vendor Sourcing - Pre-Qualification and Evaluation process

2) Working knowledge of ERP / SAP

3) Should have techno-commercial knowledge on the following packages/items :-

   a) Low Side Electrical Package including direct procurement of high side Electrical items (DG, Transformer, Panels etc)

   b) Low side HVAC packages including direct procurement of high side HVAC items (Chillers, AHU, Pumps, Cooling Tower)

   c) Fire Fighting & Plumbing Packages

   d) Low Voltage (ELV) Packages like FA/PA/Access Control/BMS/Security, IT Packages

4) Heading techno-commercial negotiations

5) Preparation of various MIS, Reports and Other Strategic Procurement Documents

6) Management Of pan India Procurement activities

7) Responsible for drafting, review and finalization of agreements with Suppliers , Employers , Consulting agencies , Main Contract Agreements , Sub contractor agreements etc that are related to Engineering Projects & having good drafting skills.

8) Structuring the contracts, managing the contracts, their administration, remediation and compliance.

9) Post Award Contract Management : Rate Analysis, Settlement of claims by vendors etc.

10) Working knowledge about Arbitration Act and the Complying procedures of the same & having worked in full life cycle of an Arbitrations shall be an advantage.

11) Working knowledge about various conditions of Contract will be an added advantage.

12) Knowledge about terms & Conditions of Work orders.