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Job Title


Plant Head


Company : Adani Defence and Aerospace


Location : Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh


Created : 2026-03-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role & responsibilities Hands on Experience in Handling P & L of plant, Process Knowledge and Weapon and Arms industry experience with MNC culture exposure. Overall responsibility for running the plant with particular focus on Health & Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Delivery performance targets and ensures that regulations regarding Labour law, quality and environmental issues are met all times. Communicates performance target requirements effectively and fully support System and all related continues improvement activities. Runs department/business in line with company values. Safety & Operational Excellence - Zero incidents, zero wastage, zero rejection culture to be inculcated in the employees - Six sigma implementation and certification across plant processes - Training and people development on quality management systems aligned to international standards - Targets to bring control and efficiency in every cost category with quarterly targets and clear ownership - Complete compliance to Arms Act, Factory Act, Labor Laws, Local Laws, EXIM requirements with 0 deviations culture Sourcing & Supply Chain excellence - Detailed mapping of current vendors for the supply chain; additional vendors who can be developed for risk mitigation - Establishing relationship of trust and collaboration for mutual growth and development with suppliers (not transactional based on L1) - Strict targets on supply chain efficiency without compromising quality; establish an ecosystem aligned to PLR current and future requirements - Supplier certification and quality management systems to be aligned to PLR (Adani and IWI philosophy); rigorous inspection and assurance mechanisms - Transparent sourcing practices and processes (define the process with clear DOA aligned to Adanis/ IWIs sourcing methodologies) Ecosystem management - Establish strong relationship with the local villagers and districts, understanding their needs and concerns - Put in place CSR programs to help in community development, job creation and building respect for the brand - Ensure intelligence on the ground for one off events - Preferred candidate profile - Bachelors in Mechanical/ Electrical/ I&C engineering. - Master's Degree in Engineering/ Management will be an added advantage - Minimum of 20 years related experience at least 10 years of manufacturing operations /production experience on any Weapon / Small Arm/ Automobile platform. Education UG: B.Tech/B.E. - Bachelor of Technology / Engineering in Any Specialization