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Job Title: Plant HeadDepartment: Cable – Oversea DepartmentReports To: ManagementLocation: Chakan, Pune 1. Job PurposeThe Plant Head will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the cablemanufacturing plant, ensuring production, maintenance, quality, and shipping targets are met.The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, compliance adherence, cost control, andcontinuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient and high-quality output aligned withcompany objectives.2. Key Responsibilities● Coordinate production, maintenance, quality, and shipping activities to meetorganizational goals.● Plan, organize, direct, and manage plant operations to ensure optimal productivity.● Lead and mentor plant teams to foster teamwork and resolve employee-related issues.● Drive implementation of safety, quality, innovation, HR, and operational best practices.● Develop and manage budgets using accurate forecasting models.● Enforce compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.● Provide constructive feedback to team members and promote a high-performanceculture.● Initiate and oversee continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) to optimize processes.● Monitor key performance indicators and ensure resource and cost efficiencies.● Prepare and present periodic reports and MIS to management.3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)● Achievement of production and sales targets● Improvement in plant utilization and productivity● Reduction in resource and inventory costs● Number and impact of process improvement initiatives● Budget adherence and expense control4. Job ContextThe role requires a seasoned professional with full responsibility for ensuring the smooth andefficient running of the plant. The Plant Head must effectively coordinate across teams whilefocusing on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.5. Communication & Working Relationships● Cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, HR, and supplychain teams● Regular presentation of MIS reports to management● Active involvement in team discussions and problem-solving initiatives6. Decision-Making Authority & Boundaries● Authority to make decisions regarding plant operations within the defined budget andstrategic guidelines set by management● Escalation of issues requiring strategic direction or budget overrun to seniormanagement7. Qualifications & Experience● Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E.)● Minimum 10 years of experience in the cable industry, specifically in Production,Maintenance, and Quality● Strong knowledge of business management principles including budgeting, strategicplanning, and resource allocation8. Competencies & SkillsTechnical & Functional:● Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant management● Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting● Process improvement and cost optimizationBehavioral:● Excellent communication and leadership skills● Strong interpersonal abilities● Persistent, proactive, and a team player● Strong organizational and time-management capabilities● A “Go-Getter” attitude with a hands-on leadership approach