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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

• Taking care of all statutory compliances in the organization (Application of licenses, renewal of licenses, filing of returns)
• Front ending with all statutory/ labour inspections
• Undertaking workforce planning studies and hiring people across all non corporate functions (all levels)
• Compensation benchmarking for non corporate teams
• Proposing compensation structures, perks, benefits, incentives and increments for the workforce
• Creating the skill matrix and skill assessment guidelines for the workforce
• Drafting HR Policies/guidelines/formats applicable for the workforce
• Addressing grievances of employees
• Advising the management regarding all issues related to the workforce
• Handling performance assessment for workforce (Design and execution)
• Handling all disciplinary issues/ absconding/ termination cases
• Acting on behalf of the company with respect to employee matters/ litigation if any

What you must have:

Key Purpose

Responsible for direction, strategy, planning & execution for the company's human resources management and administration while also managing the industrial relations in a unionized environment which requires special attention.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Prepare the annual human resources budget based on strategic aims and specific business objectives of the company. Review and roll out action plans during quarterly, monthly forecasts to achieve the targets set.

2. Direct and coordinate human resources management operations which include recruitment, training & development, Industrial Relations, and personnel administration. This covers custody and maintenance of all human resource records and documentation and meeting all compliance requirements set by governmental authorities.

3. Develop, update, implement and maintain policies and processes for all human resource operations and ensure that they are clearly understood and followed.

4. Monitor and ensure the timely completion of the annual review of the performance management system in place. Continually revise and update the business objectives and key result areas in consultation with the functional heads to improve the contribution of individuals and teams to business performance thereby aligning with the company- s strategic aims and business objectives.

5. The management of recruitment processes to secure the right person and competencies to satisfy the organization's development/job needs.

6. The development and implementation of organizational group and individual learning processes that achieve the skills and knowledge development to fulfil current and future business success.

7. Managing the relationship with the union as a representative of the management to liaison between the management and the union. To investigate and resolve any complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner. Handling complaints, managing grievance procedures, and facilitating counseling in conjunction with the management.

8. Facility management will ensure a clean, hygienic, secure facility in good repair, running efficiently with processes/frequencies / performance measures in place. Printing and stationery stocking & issue and incoming mail distribution will be part of facility management.

Additional Responsibilities :

Travel Management - Ordering flight tickets based on approved travel requisitions, themost economic rates and efficient travel, turnaround times. The domestic & international travel policy ground rules will apply.

Profile :

- Right Organisation - Small or Midsized engineering company in a professional, process-driven manufacturing environment.

- Right Qualification - Graduate/Engineer, Masters in Human Resource Management Right Experience - +12 years experience, 5 years minimum relevant experience,

- Competence - Excellent verbal and written business communication skills including the Capabilities ability to communicate with all levels of management and workmen in the organization.

- Strategic analytical capability, attention to detail and presentation skills

- Empathy and ability to understand the development needs of all employees

- Managing administrative work with a high degree of perfection

- Proficient with computers particularly with MS office and ability to utilize various software applications

- ERP functional knowledge, strong business, and quality management process understanding.

- Using considerable independent judgment and initiative to make recommendations to the management on all human resource related matters.

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• Marketing industrial plastics piping systems.

Responsibilities:

• Implement effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques

• Developing fair HR policies and ensuring employees understand and comply with them

• Manage employee relations, employee engagement, appraisals, PF, ESI, etc.

• Act as the point of contact regarding labor legislation issues

• Manage employees’ grievances
• Create and run referral bonus programs
• Oversee daily operations of the HR department

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2+ years experience in Human Resource in manufacturing/industrial company. 
• Proven work experience as an HR Executive, HR Manager or similar role
• Familiarity with Human Resources Management Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting
• Good knowledge of labor legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves, and insurance)
• Demonstrable leadership abilities
• Solid communication skills
• BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field