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Position Details Department: Operations Reports To: CEO / Managing Director Direct Reports: Production, Foundry, Machining, Quality, Maintenance, Planning Job Summary The Plant Head – Operations will lead and manage the complete manufacturing operations of the plant including foundry, machining, production planning, quality assurance, maintenance, supply chain coordination and plant administration. The role focuses on operational efficiency, productivity improvement, cost optimization, and maintaining high quality and safety standards while achieving production and financial targets. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage end‑to‑end plant operations including foundry, machining, planning, quality, maintenance and dispatch. • Ensure production targets are achieved with optimum utilization of manpower, machines and materials.• Coordinate with Sales and Planning teams to ensure proper production scheduling and on‑time delivery. • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement projects. • Monitor daily production meetings to review production status, rejection levels and improvement actions. • Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are implemented for all machines and equipment. • Manage raw material availability with Purchase and Stores teams to avoid production delays. • Oversee quality control and quality assurance across foundry and machining operations. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal rejection and customer complaints. • Support NPD team for new product development, feasibility studies, sampling and PPAP completion. • Monitor operational KPIs including OEE, rejection rate, productivity and on‑time delivery. • Ensure safety standards across the shop floor and promote safe working practices. • Review ERP entries and ensure accurate operational reporting. • Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams and promote accountability and teamwork. Management Review Metrics • Production vs Target • On‑Time Delivery (OTD) • Customer Complaint / Rejection Rate • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) • Productivity and Cost Reduction • Safety and 5S Audit Scores • Budget vs Actual Operational Cost Qualifications Education: Diploma / B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (MBA Operations preferred) Experience: Minimum 10+ years in foundry, casting or engineering manufacturing industry with leadership experience