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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