Plant Head - CCL,Gujarat

ABOUT A LEADING GUJARAT CONGLOMERATE

A Leading Gujarat Conglomerate is a growing manufacturer of Copper Clad Laminates (CCL), serving the PCB and electronics industry. We are building a world-class manufacturing setup with a focus on quality, process discipline, and operational excellence.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Plant Head will have end-to-end ownership of the CCL manufacturing facility - from raw material intake through finished laminate output. This is a critical leadership role responsible for production targets, yield improvement, cost management, and team development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Operations

- Own and deliver monthly/quarterly production targets across all laminate grades

- Drive yield improvement programs and reduce scrap/rework across the press, treater, and slitting lines

- Monitor cost-per-sheet and identify levers to reduce manufacturing cost without compromising quality

- Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing practices on the shop floor

Process & Equipment Oversight

- Oversee operation of hydraulic multi-daylight presses, treater lines, and thermal systems

- Ensure optimal functioning of oil heaters, boilers, and associated thermal infrastructure

- Drive a culture of preventive maintenance - reduce unplanned downtime and improve OEE

- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to manage planned shutdowns and upgrades

People & Cross-Functional Leadership

- Lead production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams across shifts

- Set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and develop frontline supervisors and engineers

- Coordinate with procurement for raw material planning (resin, glass fabric, copper foil)

- Work with sales and quality on customer complaints, NCRs, and corrective actions

Compliance & Safety

- Ensure adherence to factory safety norms, environmental regulations, and statutory compliance

- Maintain all plant records, daily production logs, and MIS reports for management review

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

- 3-10+ years of experience in CCL, PCB, composites, or laminates manufacturing

- Proven track record of managing multi-line production facilities

- Prior experience in a plant leadership or operations head role preferred

Technical Knowledge

- Working knowledge of hydraulic press systems and hot press lamination cycles

- Understanding of thermal energy systems - oil heaters, boilers, heat exchangers

- Familiarity with resin systems (epoxy, FR-4), impregnation, and curing processes

- Exposure to quality parameters: peel strength, Tg, Dk/Df, thermal stress

Education

- . / in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, or Production Engineering

- MBA or PG Diploma in Operations Management is an added advantage

Critical Requirement: Must have hands-on experience managing a hot press production line in a CCL / laminates environment.

REPORTING & LOCATION

Reports To CEO / Managing Director

Location Plant Site, India

Team Size 30-100+ (depending on phase)

• Experience

  5 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Graduate (B.Tech/B.E, Professional Degree)

• Role

  Plant Head

• Industry Type

  Semiconductors / Electronics

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office