Plant Head- Consumer Durables

About the Company

Our client is one of India's largest and most respected manufacturing organizations, renowned for its strong legacy of innovation, engineering excellence, and operational leadership. With world-class manufacturing facilities and a significant presence across domestic and international markets, the company continues to drive growth through advanced manufacturing practices, supply chain excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production, supply chain, planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals and customer demand.
• Ensure optimal production planning, inventory management, and capacity utilization while maintaining high service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Optimize manufacturing costs, improve productivity, and enhance overall plant performance.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor key operational KPIs across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives, including ERP and advanced planning systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards across all manufacturing operations.
• Build and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, or equivalent); a postgraduate qualification in Operations or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and production planning, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing integrated manufacturing operations and end-to-end supply chain functions in a large manufacturing organization.
• Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and financial acumen with a track record of driving operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Ability to lead large teams and collaborate effectively across operations, sales, finance, quality, and engineering functions.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead manufacturing and operations for one of India's most respected manufacturing organizations.
• A strategic leadership role with significant visibility and influence on business performance.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations, digital transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.