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Plant Head at It is an Indian multinational engineering conglomerate · Solapur · 10 - 15 years · ₹10L - ₹19L / yr · Posted 5 Aug 2025

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Plant Head

at It is an Indian multinational engineering conglomerate

Agency job
10 - 15 yrs
₹10L - ₹19L / yr
Solapur
Skills
Reporting
Operations management
Compliance
Industrial relations
Workforce management
HSE
Stakeholder management
Inventory Management
Documentation

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

 

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