Job Summary
The Plant Head will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations of Juicer Mixer Grinder (JMG) products, ensuring achievement of production, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and profitability targets. The role will lead Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Stores, and Dispatch functions while driving operational excellence, productivity improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
Lead overall plant operations for Juicer Mixer Grinder manufacturing.
Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Monitor assembly lines, motor manufacturing, plastic molding, sheet metal, and packaging operations.
Improve plant capacity utilization and productivity.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and OEE improvement initiatives.
Quality Management
Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
Reduce rejection, rework, and warranty failures.
Lead internal and external audits.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
Maintenance & Engineering
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of machinery and utilities.
Improve machine uptime and reduce breakdowns.
Lead automation and process improvement projects.
Supply Chain & Inventory
Coordinate with procurement, planning, and stores teams.
Ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials and components.
Optimize inventory levels and reduce wastage.
Ensure on-time dispatch of finished products.
Cost Control & Profitability
Monitor manufacturing costs and conversion costs.
Drive cost reduction projects and productivity improvements.
Improve plant profitability through process optimization and waste reduction.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with EHS, Factory Act, Labour Laws, and statutory requirements.
Promote a zero-accident culture.
Conduct regular safety audits and training programs.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
Establish performance KPIs and monitor team effectiveness.
Drive employee engagement, training, and succession planning.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Production Target Achievement
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Line Efficiency
Rejection & Rework %
Cost per Unit
Machine Uptime
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Inventory Turnover
Safety Performance
Employee Productivity
Qualifications
./ in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
MBA Operations preferred.
Experience
15-20 years in Consumer Durables / Home Appliances Manufacturing.
Minimum 5 years as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head.
Experience in Juicer Mixer Grinder, Small Kitchen Appliances, Fans, Motors, or Consumer Electronics manufacturing preferred.
Required Skills
Plant Operations Management
Lean Manufacturing
TPM, OEE, Six Sigma
Production Planning & Control
Cost Optimization
Quality Systems
Team Leadership
Vendor & Customer Management
Strategic Planning & Execution