Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/Cement
- FTJ Consultants
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- Ahmedabad
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Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/Cement
Job Description:
We are seeking a Plant Head who can drive 24/7 plant operations, ensure world-class quality, and lead a high-performing team across all functions. This is a strategic leadership role that calls for expertise in continuous process manufacturing, automation, and lean practices, with end-to-end responsibility for P&L, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Management:
- Ensure seamless production with focus on quality, yield & cost optimization.
- Monitor plant performance: capacity utilization, production schedules, downtime.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and other continuous improvement tools.
Safety, Compliance & Regulatory:
- Enforce ZERO harm policy; ensure EHS compliance (OSHA, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
- Regulatory adherence: Pollution Control, PESO, FDA, cGMP.
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and drive incident prevention.
Financial Control:
- Own plant P&L, drive CAPEX/OPEX efficiencies.
- Lead cost reduction and energy optimization strategies.
Leadership & People Development:
- Lead cross-functional teams across Production, QA/QC, Maintenance, Stores, Dispatches.
- Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
- Drive succession planning, talent retention & team capability building.
Technology & Innovation:
- Champion Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions.
- Collaborate with Engineering & R&D to overcome technical bottlenecks.
Stakeholder Management:
- Liaise with corporate leadership, external partners & regulatory bodies.
- Ensure alignment of plant operations with company-wide business strategy.
Key Focus Areas:
- Plant Operations & Maintenance
- Process Automation & Innovation
- Inventory & Supply Chain Control
- Manpower Optimization & Training
- Administrative & Budgetary Oversight
Qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical / Chemical / Production Engineering
- MBA in Operations (preferred)
Experience Required:
- 20+ years in continuous process industries (Metals, Chemicals, Cement, etc.)
- 5+ years as Plant Head or similar leadership role managing multiple departments
- Exposure to multi-plant operations is a plus
- Willingness to travel across plant locations
Additional Competencies:
- Proven expertise in OEE, Six Sigma, TPM, Lean
- Strong command of SAP (PP/PM), ERP systems, SCADA, MES
- Sharp financial acumen with experience handling plant budgets
- Excellent communication & stakeholder alignment skills
- A proactive leader with a solution-driven approach
Interested send their updated resume to WhatsApp or Call - 9.2.1.1.6.1.8.4.4.8 / 9.7.1.7.2.2.1.3.8.9
Employement Category:
Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: Chemical / Plastic / Rubber / GlassRole Category: MaintenanceFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Plant Head - Metals/Chemicals/CementContact Details:
Company: FTJ ConsultantsLocation(s): Ahmedabad
Keyskills: six sigma plant operations process excellence production plant head production head
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