Plant Head (Manufacturing) (On Site)- Vadodara, Gujarat

Job Title: Plant Head – Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time | On site

Education: B.E. / B. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Experience: 57 years in manufacturing / plant operations

About Smart Node: Smart Node is one of Indiaʼs leading brands in wireless home automation, transforming homes, offices, and hotels into smart spaces. With over 8 years of innovation, we are on a mission to simplify lives through cutting-edge automation technology made in India. Join our passionate and fast-growing team to be part of the next big revolution in smart living.

About the Role: We're looking for a hands-on Plant Head to run our 8,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility — covering glass/acrylic printing, CNC machining, mechanical workshop, soldering, electronics testing, touch-panel assembly, and dispatch. You'll own daily production flow, machine uptime, and team output, while working closely with a young, growing team.

Key Responsibilities: Own daily production planning, output tracking, and on-time dispatch Allocate manpower against production priorities; flag shortages early Provide technical direction for CNC machining, workshop operations, and R&D builds Coordinate cross-functional activities: assembly, testing, spray painting, screen printing, anodizing, machining Maintain machines, equipment, and plant infrastructure; minimize downtime Drive Kaizen, process time reduction, and productivity initiatives Ensure ERP compliance and shop-floor process discipline Enforce 5S, safety, and plant discipline Resolve day-to-day issues across Production, R&D, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch Submit monthly plant performance reports

Who Can Apply Ideal Backgrounds): Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals — materials, machining, workshop equipment Practical CNC and machine maintenance knowledge Proven manpower/production management experience Comfortable in a mixed mechanical + electronics environment (added advantage) Hands-on, shop-floor leadership style — not a purely desk-based role Good with a young team; open to mentoring and day-to-day floor presence

Preferred industry experience includes: Plywood / Laminates / Veneers Lighting / LED / Electrical Fittings Sanitary ware / Bathroom Fittings Modular Kitchen / Furniture Paints / Tiles / Marble Security Systems / CCTV HVAC / Building Technology Luxury Real Estate Sales

Why Join Us Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven smart automation company Flexible, remote-first work cultureAttractive fixed salary + performance-based incentives Exposure to premium residential and commercial projects Opportunity to build your personal brand in the smart home technology space

https://smartnode.in/