Assistant General Manager/General Manager - Plant Operations - Electrical Hardware Manufacturing

AGM/GM PLANT - FACTORY HEAD
Electrical Hardware Manufacturing - Kolkata, WB, India
Senior Leadership - Full-Time - On-Site
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our client, a leading electrical hardware manufacturing company, is seeking a seasoned Plant Head / Factory Head to provide strategic and operational leadership at its Kolkata facility. This is a high-impact senior role reporting directly to the Managing Director, carrying full accountability for end-to-end plant performance - from raw material procurement through to finished product dispatch.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical hardware manufacturing, a demonstrable track record of independently managing 200 Crore+ production units, and strong capabilities in TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma. Equally important is proven experience in industrial relations, trade union management, and statutory compliance within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Production & Operations:
- Provide strategic oversight of end-to-end production processes - from raw material procurement to final product dispatch.
- Drive adherence to production schedules, quality targets, and on-time delivery commitments.
- Champion zero-defect manufacturing, zero-breakdown targets, and Six Sigma methodologies across the shop floor.
- Enforce best practices in shop floor management, resource utilisation, and cost optimisation.
- Maintain and continually improve ISO standards, TPM, and 5S systems.
2. Plant & Operations Management:
- Lead all plant functions spanning production, quality assurance, maintenance, stores, logistics, and EHS.
- Implement robust KPI frameworks to monitor OEE, productivity, downtime, and throughput.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional alignment with organisational goals.
- Manage plant budgets, CAPEX proposals, and cost-reduction programmes.
3. Manpower & Industrial Relations:
- Manage the full shop floor workforce - permanent staff, contract labour, and supervisory teams.
- Build and sustain productive industrial relations; handle trade unions and resolve grievances proactively.
- Foster a culture of discipline, safety, and operational excellence at all workforce levels.
4. Administration & Statutory Compliance:
- Serve as the primary interface with local government authorities, pollution control boards, labour and safety departments.
- Ensure full statutory compliance under the Factories Act, labour laws, and applicable environmental regulations.
- Manage all plant-level legal, administrative, and regulatory matters in co-ordination with the corporate team.
5. Vendor & Supply Chain Management:
- Co-ordinate with hardware vendors and component suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Monitor vendor performance metrics; drive corrective actions and supplier development initiatives.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to sustain uninterrupted production.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
1. Essential Experience:
- Minimum mandatory 15 years of progressive experience in an electrical hardware manufacturing environment.
- Independently managed a 250 Crore+ production unit with full operational accountability.
- Hands-on experience with electrical hardware production processes, component integration, and assembly line management.
- Demonstrated success in trade union management and maintaining harmonious industrial relations.
- Proven experience managing government/regulatory interfaces and ensuring factory-level statutory compliance.
2. Technical Competencies:
- Strong command of TPM, Total Productive Maintenance, and Lean Manufacturing frameworks.
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt preferred) and Statistical Process Control.
- Proficiency in production planning, process control, capacity management, and cost engineering.
- Familiarity with ISO quality management systems and EHS standards.
3. Leadership & Personal Attributes:
- Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire and manage large, diverse workforce teams.
- Strong decision-making agility and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational realities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - from shop floor to boardroom.
- High integrity, results orientation, and a performance-driven work ethic.