Sr. Manager Operations Plant Head

Operations Management (Plant Head)

Location: Chakan Pune

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Head to lead and oversee all manufacturing operations. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence ensuring product quality maintaining safety standards optimizing costs and building a high-performance culture across the plant.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping manufacturing strategy delivering business objectives and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational and financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end plant operations to ensure safe efficient and high-quality manufacturing performance.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production quality delivery and cost objectives.
• Monitor production schedules capacity utilization material consumption and equipment effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

People Leadership

• Build lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Coach and mentor leaders across operations and support functions.
• Drive workforce capability development through effective training and succession planning.

Quality Management

• Ensure products consistently meet customer expectations quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain robust quality systems and process controls.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Safety Compliance and Sustainability

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead safety audits risk assessments and corrective action programs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies industry standards and statutory requirements.

Financial and Cost Management

• Develop and manage plant operating budgets.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality safety and customer service standards.
• Monitor operational expenses and resource utilization to maximize profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing Engineering Human Resources and Commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on plant performance key initiatives risks and opportunities.
• Support strategic growth initiatives capacity expansion and operational transformation programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Masters degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale manufacturing operations in an engineering or industrial environment.
• Significant experience managing cross-functional teams and complex operational challenges.
• Experience in production planning process optimization quality management and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and deliver business results.
• Excellent leadership communication stakeholder management and team development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using performance metrics and data-driven decision-making.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead a strategically important manufacturing facility influence business growth and drive operational excellence while developing high-performing teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.