Plant Head

Education & Experience: • Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Polymer / Plastics Engineering or equivalent • Minimum 15+ years in Injection Molding operations (automotive preferred), with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role • Machines: Hands-on experience with Windsor & Milacron (100T–650T) • Technical Expertise: Injection Moulding, Mould Design & Maintenance, Machine Settings, SAP PM Module • Quality Systems: ISO/IATF, 7 QC Tools, FMEA, CAPA, Customer Handling • Project Management: Proven ability to lead automation, cost control, and efficiency improvement projects. Key Competencies: • Strong Communication skills • Knowledge of Injection molding • Team Building and Team Leadership. • Comprehensive functional skills and a result • Conflict Management Job Responsibilities: 1. Leadership & Management • Lead overall plant technical operations and manage HODs (Production, Tool Room, Maintenance, Quality, etc.) • Drive cross-functional coordination and ensure smooth plant operations • Ensure strong team development and performance tracking of the technical staff 2 Job Description 2. Injection Moulding Operations • Manage end-to-end injection moulding operations (Windsor and Milacron machines: 100T to 650T) • Oversee machine setting, process optimization, parameter setting, and troubleshooting • Ensure consistent production yield, quality output, and minimal downtime 3. Tool Room & Mould Management • In-depth understanding of mould design, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting • Guide the tool room team to resolve mould-related issues and optimize tooling performance 4. Quality & Compliance • Implement and maintain QMS as per automotive industry standards (ISO/TS, IATF) • Conduct quality audits, manage customer complaints and ensure CAPA implementation • Use of 7 QC tools, FMEA, and other quality assurance methodologies • Ensure full compliance with customer audits and certifications 5. Maintenance & Utilities • Plan and implement AM, PM schedules; monitor performance via SAP PM module • Drive CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) and MP (Maintenance Prevention) initiatives • Analyze downtime and lead CAPA implementation to improve equipment reliability 6. Production Planning & Cost Optimization • Ensure timely dispatch with full compliance to OTDIF (On-Time Delivery In-Full) • Lead cost reduction through process innovation, automation, and material substitution • Control engineering consumption (power, labour, raw materials) within budget 7. Process Improvement & Automation • Lead automation projects to enhance efficiency, reduce manpower cost, and eliminate NVA (Non-Value-Added activities) • Conduct ROI analysis and obtain approvals for process improvement projects.