Job Description – Plant Operations Head (Faucet Manufacturing)
Location: Derabassi, Punjab
Experience Required: 18+ Years
Industry Preference: Faucet / Brass Components Manufacturing
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant Operations Head to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for our Faucet Manufacturing Plant based at Derabassi. The role will be responsible for driving operational excellence across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain Coordination, Cost Optimization, Safety, and People Management while ensuring high productivity and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate should possess strong exposure to faucet manufacturing processes including machining, casting, polishing, electroplating, assembly, testing, and packaging.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Manufacturing
Lead overall plant operations to achieve production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Ensure smooth functioning of all manufacturing processes including:
Brass casting
Machining
Polishing
Electroplating
Assembly & Testing
Packaging
Monitor plant productivity, OEE, rejection levels, and operational efficiencies.
Production Planning & Execution
Drive production planning in line with business demand and dispatch schedules.
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and resources.
Implement systems to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
Quality & Process Excellence
Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
Lead initiatives for process improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma.
Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce wastage and improve operational efficiency.
Maintenance & Engineering
Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance activities for plant machinery and utilities.
Ensure high machine uptime and operational reliability.
Cost Optimization
Monitor manufacturing costs and drive cost reduction initiatives.
Improve operational efficiencies through process automation and resource optimization.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, environmental, and labor regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.
Team Management
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Planning.
Build a high-performance culture with strong accountability and operational discipline.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
MBA/Operations Management will be an added advantage.
18+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in Faucet / Bathware / Brass Component Manufacturing.
Strong understanding of:
CNC machining
Brass processing
Electroplating operations
Assembly line management
Lean Manufacturing tools
Proven experience in handling large manufacturing teams and plant operations.
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in ERP/SAP systems preferred.