Plant Head at It is an Indian multinational engineering conglomerate · Solapur · 10 - 15 years · ₹10L - ₹19L / yr · Posted 5 Aug 2025
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.
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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Department: Production
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. – Plastic / Mechanical
Experience: 5–8 Years
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Role Overview
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Key Responsibilities
Manage shift-wise production operations and achieve daily/weekly production targets.
Plan and optimize manpower allocation across production lines.
Monitor machine utilization and minimize downtime.
Ensure in-process quality compliance.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality and other support functions.
Monitor shop-floor activities and resolve production issues.
Prepare shift production and handover reports.
Ensure adherence to safety and production procedures.
Preferred Industry and Product Experience
Candidates should have experience in engineering or plastic products, preferably in:
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Pharma Packaging and Pharma Products
Lubricant and Oil Caps
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5–8 years of relevant production experience.
Diploma / B.E. in Plastic or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong experience in shop-floor and shift production management.
Hands-on experience in manpower handling and machine utilization.
Good coordination with Quality and Maintenance teams.
Comfortable working in 12-hour shifts.
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The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP expertise with proven leadership experience and a practical understanding of cross-functional business processes. You will work closely with different departments, drive process improvements, manage SAP-related responsibilities, and ensure knowledge is effectively transferred across the organization.
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- Excellent communication and documentation skills
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- Strong ability to learn company-specific SAP processes quickly and transfer knowledge to others
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You should be comfortable taking ownership, solving problems independently, communicating with stakeholders, and driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience in plastics or a comparable production environment will be a strong advantage.
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