Plant Head - Consumer Appliances

Position Objective:

We are seeking a hands-on, result-oriented Head to manage end-to-end manufacturing operations for Consumer appliances, including sheet-metal fabrication, press shop, tooling, welding, surface finishing and final assembly.

The candidate will be responsible for manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, cost optimization and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fabrication & Press-Shop Operations:

• Manage sheet-metal cutting, punching, stamping, bending, forming and welding operations.
• Oversee mechanical/hydraulic presses, dies, tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Improve machine utilization, material yield and tooling efficiency.
• Reduce scrap, rejection, downtime and manufacturing costs.

2. Assembly & Production Management:

• Manage OTG and chimney assembly lines, testing and finished goods production.
• Optimize line balancing, manpower productivity and production cycle times.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM and automation.

3. Quality & Cost Management:

• Ensure product quality, electrical safety and manufacturing process controls.
• Reduce rejection, rework, warranty failures and conversion costs.
• Drive continuous productivity improvement and value engineering.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions.

4. New Product Development & Industrialization:

• Coordinate with R&D/NPD teams for new product launches.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, dies, fixtures and assembly systems.
• Support component localization and supplier development.
• Ensure smooth transition from prototype to mass production.

5. Plant Leadership:

• Lead fabrication, press shop, assembly, quality, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Manage production planning, manpower, equipment and plant resources.
• Ensure factory safety, statutory compliance and operational discipline.
• Maintain effective production and inventory controls through ERP/SAP.

Mandatory:

• 12 - 18 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior production or plant leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience in sheet-metal fabrication, press-shop operations and high-volume assembly.
• Sound knowledge of press tools, dies, welding, production engineering and maintenance.
• Proven track record in productivity improvement, cost reduction and quality management.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.