General Manager - Operations - Manufacturing Plant
Operations Maintenance & Support
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Job Description
The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall operations of the plant, including P&L management, production, quality, maintenance, tool & mould, HR, dispatch, store & warehouse, MIS, administration, SAP, OPEX, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a data-driven operational leader with strong administrative capabilities and a proven ability to manage large-scale manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have experience handling a P&L of INR 500 crore per year or above.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Operational Efficiency
- Lead and optimize daily production operations across extrusion, mixing/compounding, and injection moulding to maximize output and minimize downtime.
- Ensure strict adherence to production schedules while maintaining quality and cost targets.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement and ensure maximum machine utilization.
- Oversee production planning and resource allocation to meet business objectives and market demand.
Quality, Maintenance & Tool Management
- Enforce stringent quality control measures to ensure product consistency and compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and enhance equipment life.
- Manage tool & mould operations, ensuring precision, durability, and optimal performance.
Store, Warehouse & Dispatch
- Ensure effective raw material and finished goods inventory management to support uninterrupted production.
- Streamline warehouse and dispatch operations for timely and efficient supply chain execution.
Financial & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Take full P&L ownership, driving cost efficiency and profitability.
- Utilize MIS & SAP for real-time production monitoring, decision-making, and operational insights.
- Implement Operational Excellence initiatives to optimize plant-wide cost efficiency.
Leadership & Administration
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams, ensuring a high-performance culture.
- Drive safety, compliance, and workforce productivity to enhance operational excellence.
- Foster collaboration across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams for seamless plant operations.
Key Requirements:
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of running large-scale manufacturing units.
- Data-oriented approach - ability to analyze numbers and drive decisions based on data.
- Excellent administrative and operational acumen.
- Experience in managing extrusion and injection moulding processes.
- Proficiency in MIS and SAP to streamline operations and improve decision-making.
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- 18+ years of experience in plant operations, preferably in a high-revenue manufacturing setup.
Skills
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About Company
Praaxis, a leading Talent Search and Consulting firm, stands tall to represent its name for "Practical Application of What Is Learnt" for recruiting best in class talent across levels and industries. The Team comprises of management experts with decades of collective experience from across domains including Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Hospitality, Media, Retail, Information Technology among others domains to offer exemplary service to both clients and candidates. With the single-minded approach to satisfactorily meet the objectives for the individual job seeker and the hiring manager, Praaxis team ensures the desired outcome is met in quick response time. International Search Our team specializing in International Hiring aims to maximize value by offering services which can be delivered locally and globally. We have the capability to support our clients with result-oriented solutions irrespective of operational geographies. The team has an in-depth understanding of global work protocols, geographical-opportunities.Search & Selection The team is adept in finding the best-fit candidates within limited response period to fulfill your talent needs. The experienced team of recruiters understands the client need and business goals and align themselves to identify competencies in candidates accordingly. We have over a period of time developed strong networks in the industries we specialize in and have access to talent pool pan India. Executive Search We meet your talent needs with precision, our expertise and vast connections around the globe with people and organizations facilitate the search for hard-to-find leadership talent, adept in strategic thinking and decision making for your organization. Our prior executive-level experience with industries gives us the ability and the edge and to establish and maintain close personal connections with the best talent in your field.
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