Thermax - Plant Head

Title: Plant Head Solapur Manufacturing Facility.

Location: Solapur, Maharashtra.

Department: Operations / Manufacturing.

Reporting To: Operations Head.

Brief Job Description

• The Plant Head will be responsible for leading end-to-end factory operations at Thermaxs Solapur plant, with a focus on achieving operational efficiency , Monthly outputs , ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, fostering a culture of safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement.
• The role demands strong leadership in production, maintenance, HR/ER, supply chain coordination, quality assurance, and administration.
  
  

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Plant Operations Management:

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure Monthly outputs in line with the Business planning ,timely delivery, quality output, and cost control.
• Lead production planning, execution, stores & inventory management and monitoring in alignment with sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Ensure machine uptime, process reliability, and throughput maximization through effective maintenance coordination.
  
  

Administration & Compliance

• Implement company policies, SOPs, and statutory rules across all functional areas.
• Handle factory licensing, labor laws, EHS regulations, and other government compliances.
• Conduct periodic audits (internal & external) for process and statutory adherence.
  
  

Industrial Relations & Workforce Management

• Lead harmonious industrial relations (IR) with union and non-union workforce.
• Address grievances, disciplinary matters, and ensure workforce motivation and productivity.
• Coordinate with HR for recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and legal compliance.
  
  

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Drive a zero-accident culture; ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and safety norms.
• Conduct safety drills, toolbox talks, and enforce use of PPE and safe work practices.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Digitization

• Drive lean initiatives, Kaizens, TQM, TCM, TPM, and 5S to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support digitization of plant operations, asset tracking, energy monitoring, and data-driven decisions.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaison with supply chain, sales, project management, quality, commercial and finance teams for smooth plant operations.
• Host customer visits, audits, and ensure factory readiness to meet client-specific requirements.
  
  

Asset & Inventory Management

• Manage assets, maintenance schedules, spares planning, and disposal as per company guidelines.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and efficient utilization of materials and consumables.
• Responsible for overall inventory management including raw materials, WIP, finished goods, consumables, and spares, ensuring optimal stock levels, minimum working capital, and alignment with production schedules.
• Should be able to operate ERP-based material control and support SCM in improving inventory turnover ratio.
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports to management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production, maintenance, safety incidents, and legal compliances.
  
  

Desired Profile & Skills

Education: B.E/ B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Production or related field; MBA/PGDM preferred.

Experience: 15 TO 20 years, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in plant/factory operations.

Knowledge Areas

• Factory Act, Labour Laws, and Environmental Regulations.
• ISO, TPM, TCM, TQM, Lean Manufacturing.
• Budgeting, Cost Control, and CAPEX Planning.
  
  

Technical Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing and plant maintenance; Proficiency in MS Office, ERP/SAP, CMMS tools.

Leadership Attributes

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build teams and drive performance.
• Crisis management and conflict resolution capability.
  
  

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