Job Title: Plant Head / Factory Head

Location: Dhulagarh, Howrah, West Bengal

Company: Leading Electrical hardware Manufacturing Company

CTC: Based on experience

Experience Required: 15+ years in Production & Plant Operations

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical or related disciplines

Plant Head / Factory Head to lead and manage overall plant operations at our Dhulagarh facility. The ideal candidate should come from the electrical hardware manufacturing industry with strong expertise in managing 100cr+ production unit-production management, TPM, vendor coordination, and industrial relations. The role requires effective leadership in handling trade unions, administration, local government authorities, and end-to-end production planning from raw material to final product dispatch.

Responsibilities:

Production & Operations:

Oversee end-to-end production processes, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.

Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality targets, and on-time dispatches.

Implement best practices in shop floor management, resource utilization, and cost control.

Drive zero-defect manufacturing, zero breakdown targets, and 6 Sigma practices.

Ensure maintenance of ISO standards, TPM, 5S, and other quality systems.

Plant Management:

Lead all plant functions including production, quality, maintenance, stores, logistics, and EHS.

Implement robust systems to monitor KPIs, OEE, and plant productivity.

Manage cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals and continuous improvement.

Manpower & Union Handling:

Effectively manage shop floor workforce, contract labor, and staff employees.

Handle industrial relations, trade unions, and maintain harmony across all levels.

Address grievances and promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Administration & Compliance:

Manage interactions with local government authorities, pollution boards, legal, safety & labor departments.

Ensure statutory compliance related to factory acts, labor laws, and environmental norms.

Vendor & Hardware Product Management:

Coordinate with hardware vendors and suppliers for procurement and quality assurance.

Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely availability of components.

Key Skills & Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical hardware manufacturing company

Proven experience in managing 100cr+ plant unit independently.

Strong knowledge of TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO & Quality Systems.

Exposure to hardware production processes and component integration.

Sound knowledge of production planning, process control, and cost management.

Ability to manage large teams, unions, contractors, and drive a performance culture.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Reporting To: Director

Domain: Manufacturing
Employment type: Full-Time
Work mode: Remote · Howrah, West Bengal
Experience: 15–25 years
Compensation: INR 2,00,000–3,50,000 /month

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