Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

- Oversee day-to-day operations of the agrochemical plant (formulations, technical manufacturing, packaging).

- Ensure production targets are achieved as per demand planning and business goals.

- Optimize resource utilization (manpower, machinery, materials).

- Drive continuous process improvements for productivity and efficiency.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO guidelines.

- Liaise with QA/QC teams to maintain product quality and compliance.

- Oversee audits by regulatory authorities (CIB&RC, Pollution Control Board, Factories Act, etc.).

3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

- Implement EHS standards and ensure a zero-incident culture in the plant.

- Monitor hazardous chemical handling, storage, and disposal as per guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to agrochemicals.

4. People & Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and motivate plant workforce, including managers, supervisors, and shop-floor workers.

- Drive skill development, training, and performance management.

- Maintain industrial harmony and handle union/IR-related matters (if applicable).

5. Supply Chain & Cost Control

- Coordinate with procurement for the timely availability of raw materials.

- Control manufacturing costs, reduce wastages, and ensure efficient inventory management.

- Support the supply chain/logistics team for the timely dispatch of finished products.

6. Strategic & Business Support

- Work closely with top management to align plant operations with business objectives.

- Provide regular MIS reports on production, quality, safety, and costs.

- Contribute to expansion projects, technology upgradation, and automation initiatives.

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Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of Agrochemical manufacturing processes (formulations, technicals, pesticides, herbicides, etc.).

- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

- Sound understanding of regulatory compliance (CIB&RC, Insecticides Act, Factory Act, Pollution Control, etc.).

- Hands-on exposure to EHS practices, ISO/GMP standards.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal teams and external stakeholders.

- Proficiency in ERP/plant management systems.

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Qualifications & Experience

- Education: ./ (Chemical / Mechanical) or . (Chemistry/Agro Chemicals). MBA preferred.

- Experience: Minimum 15-20 years in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in the agrochemical/pesticide industry.

- Proven track record of handling large-scale plant operations and cross-functional teams.

• Experience

  15 - 25 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Post Graduate (M.Sc)

• Role

  Plant Head

• Industry Type

  Agro Chemical / Fertilizers / Pesticides

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  2nd Floor 206 , Bhat Circle Radhe Fortune , S.P Ring Road , Airport - Gandhinagar, Highway, Ahmedaba