Shree Radhe Krishna Industries LLP is looking for an experienced Plant Head to lead our complete chair manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in production planning, process optimization, quality management, manpower handling, cost control, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing processes.
The candidate should possess excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to build high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence, productivity, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations including:
- Tube Cutting & Bending
- Robotic/MIG/TIG Welding
- Powder Coating
- Plastic Injection Moulding
- Upholstery
- Chair Assembly
- Packaging & Dispatch
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and plant productivity.
- Reduce production downtime and eliminate bottlenecks.
Production Planning & Process Improvement
- Develop production schedules based on customer demand.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and TPM.
- Optimize manpower utilization and workflow.
- Drive continuous improvement projects across departments.
Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.
- Minimize rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
- Monitor process quality at every stage of manufacturing.
- Ensure products meet BIFMA and international furniture standards wherever applicable.
Cost Control
- Monitor manufacturing costs and reduce material wastage.
- Improve machine utilization and labor productivity.
- Control production expenses while maintaining quality.
- Prepare monthly production and cost analysis reports.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop department heads, supervisors, engineers, and operators.
- Conduct daily production review meetings.
- Build a performance-driven work culture.
- Train employees on SOPs, quality systems, and safety practices.
Maintenance & Engineering
- Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance.
- Ensure maximum machine uptime.
- Plan installation of new machinery and production lines.
- Support automation and process modernization initiatives.
Inventory & Supply Chain
- Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, and Dispatch teams.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
- Ensure uninterrupted production through efficient material planning.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Factory Act, Labour Laws, EHS, and safety regulations.
- Promote a zero-accident culture.
- Implement 5S and workplace safety initiatives.
Required QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- MBA in Operations Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 8–10+ years in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 8+ years in a Plant Head/Factory Manager role.
- Experience in Chair, Furniture, Steel Fabrication, Plastic Moulding, or Automotive Manufacturing preferred.
Technical Skills
- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- TPM
- Kaizen
- 5S Implementation
- OEE Monitoring
- ERP/SAP
- ISO Systems
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Process Optimization
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Decision Making
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person