Plant Head - Stainless Steel

Job Summary:

The Plant Head will be responsible for the overall functioning of the stainless steel manufacturing facility, including Rolling Mill, and Maintenance operations. The role demands a hands-on leader with strong technical and managerial capabilities to drive productivity, ensure maintenance efficiency, manage costs, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant Operations Management

• Lead daily operations of Rolling Mill , support SMS and maintenance units.
• Monitor and ensure production targets, product quality, and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Implement best practices to maximize plant efficiency and minimize downtimes.

2. Maintenance Oversight

• Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of equipment and utilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure minimal disruption and optimize equipment uptime.
• Plan and manage CAPEX for new machinery or upgrades.

3. Manpower & Resource Planning

• Lead manpower planning across all departments ensuring optimal workforce utilization.
• Manage skill development, shift planning, and employee productivity.
• Promote a performance-driven culture through leadership and motivation.

4. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor plant budgets, identify areas for cost reduction.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives in raw material usage, energy, and maintenance.

5. Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, OSHA, Pollution Control Board).
• Implement robust safety protocols and conduct regular audits, training, and drills.

6. Process Improvement

• Introduce continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing , 5S , and TPM .
• Identify bottlenecks and lead process optimization initiatives.

7. Reporting & Coordination

• Submit regular reports on production, maintenance, manpower, and costs to top management.
• Liaise with purchase, sales, and logistics teams to align production with business demands.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• In-depth technical knowledge of steel melting , hot rolling processes.
• Experience in plant maintenance and utilities .
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in manpower planning , cost optimization , and budget management .
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong focus on safety , quality , and compliance .

Preferred Experience:

• 20+ years in stainless steel or related EAF Based alloy Steel mills.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or plant-in-charge role.