Plant Head

JOB DESCRIPTION PLANT HEAD

Industry: Automotive Components
Designation: Plant Head
Job Location: IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana
Experience Required: Minimum 10 Years
Age Limit: Below 40 Years
Salary Budget: 15–20 LPA
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant Head from the automotive components manufacturing industry who can independently manage overall plant operations while also taking responsibility for sales coordination, business development, customer relationship management, and revenue growth.

The candidate must have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality control, cost optimization, and customer handling. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing both operational and commercial responsibilities to improve plant performance and contribute to business expansion.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Plant Operations & Production Management

• Manage the complete day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Develop and implement production plans to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machinery, manpower, raw materials, and other resources.
• Monitor production efficiency, cycle time, downtime, rejection rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, stores, purchase, and dispatch departments.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely delivery of products as per customer requirements.
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives wherever applicable.

B. Sales & Business Development

• Handle sales-related activities alongside plant management responsibilities.
• Identify new business opportunities in the automotive and auto-components sector.
• Develop relationships with automobile OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and existing customers.
• Coordinate with customers regarding new projects, enquiries, RFQs (Requests for Quotation), and commercial proposals.
• Support preparation of quotations, cost estimates, pricing proposals, and negotiations.
• Follow up on new business enquiries and convert potential opportunities into orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure production feasibility, costing accuracy, and timely project execution.
• Monitor customer requirements, sales forecasts, order pipeline, and business growth opportunities.

C. Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain strong professional relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Attend customer meetings and discuss production capacity, delivery schedules, quality issues, and new requirements.
• Handle customer escalations and coordinate with internal departments for timely resolution.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.
• Support customer audits, plant visits, and new product development discussions.
• Work towards customer retention and long-term business relationships.

D. Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Coordinate with the quality team to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Monitor corrective and preventive action plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive quality management systems, such as IATF 16949, where required.
• Promote a quality-focused culture throughout the plant.

E. Cost Control & Profitability

• Monitor manufacturing costs, material consumption, manpower costs, and overhead expenses.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, scrap, rejection, and operational expenses.
• Improve productivity and plant profitability without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with finance and commercial teams on budgets, costing, and profitability reports.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement plans.

F. Team Leadership & Administration

• Lead and supervise production, quality, maintenance, and other operational teams.
• Set departmental targets and monitor individual and team performance.
• Develop employee capabilities through training and performance management.
• Maintain discipline, workplace safety, and effective communication across departments.
• Prepare monthly plant performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, safety regulations, and company policies.

3. Educational Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or Production Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering may be considered if supported by strong relevant experience.

4. Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive or automotive components manufacturing industry.
• Prior experience in plant management, production management, or a similar senior operational role.
• Practical exposure to sales, business development, customer management, or commercial activities.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, inventory control, and cost management.
• Ability to read customer requirements, assess manufacturing feasibility, and coordinate quotations.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage operational challenges while achieving business and financial targets.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The candidate will be evaluated on:

• Achievement of production and delivery targets.
• Improvement in productivity and operational efficiency.
• Reduction in rejection, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
• Customer satisfaction and timely resolution of complaints.
• Development of new customers and business opportunities.
• Sales growth and improvement in plant profitability.
• Effective team management and compliance with quality and safety standards.

6. Candidate Profile

The preferred candidate should be a commercially aware manufacturing professional who can balance plant operations with customer-facing and sales responsibilities. The candidate should demonstrate ownership, accountability, problem-solving ability, and a strong focus on business growth.