Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Glass Processing Industry Location: Taloja, Navi Mumbai Reports To: Director of Operations / General Manager

Industry : Construction & Building material/

Job Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the glass processing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, meeting quality standards and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all plant functions. Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership Direct and coordinate all daily plant operations including production, maintenance, quality control, and shipping to meet production targets, cost, quality, and delivery performance. Ensure raw materials are available and production schedules are accurately planned and executed. Monitor overall performance and implement corrective actions where required.

2. Safety, Quality & Compliance Establish, enforce and monitor compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations to ensure workplace safety and environmental compliance. Oversee quality assurance systems to ensure products consistently meet internal and customer standards. Lead regular safety and quality audits, corrective plans, and risk mitigation activities.

3. Team & People Management Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership team including supervisors and front-line staff to build capability and accountability. Manage staffing activities including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning.

4. Continuous Improvement & Efficiency Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity through lean practices and process optimization. Analyze production metrics, KPIs and financial results to recommend improvements and streamline workflow. Promote a culture of innovation and problem-solving among teams. 5. Budgeting & Reporting Prepare and manage the plant budget, ensuring cost control and forecasting against performance goals. Report operational performance, safety, and quality metrics to senior leadership regularly. 6. Maintenance & Asset Management Ensure proactive maintenance planning and effective use of plant equipment to minimize downtime and optimize reliability. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to plan upgrades and capital projects. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Preferred: MBA or advanced management qualification. Experience Minimum 15–20 years’ experience in plant operations or manufacturing leadership, preferably in glass processing or heavy industrial environment. Proven track record of leading high-performance teams and operational improvement. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills. Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Financial acumen in budgeting and cost control. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a dynamic production environment and drive results.

Working Conditions On-site position with frequent interaction on the plant floor. Requires oversight of production and response to plant needs beyond standard office times. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) On-time delivery rate Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Safety incident rate Quality defect rate Production cost per unit