Job Description

Role Purpose

The Plant Head will be responsible for end-to-end management of the BotPipes Prefabrication Factory, ensuring smooth, safe, and cost-effective operations. The role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to achieve production, quality, cost, safety, and delivery targets in line with company objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Production Management

Oversee daily plant operations for prefabricated sprinkler pipes, robotic welding/cutting lines, and allied processes.
Ensure adherence to production schedules, cycle times, yields, and scrap reduction targets.
Implement Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and OEE tracking*.

Drive productivity improvements through automation and process optimization.
2. Quality & Safety

Ensure 100% leak-free assembliesand compliance with ISO/IS/UL/FM standards.
Implement robust QC protocolsat every stage of production (incoming, in-process, pre-dispatch).
Maintain a Zero-LTI (Lost Time Injury) cultureby enforcing safety SOPs, daily toolbox talks, and regular audits.
Lead external and internal audits (ISO, customer, statutory).
3. Financial & Cost Control

Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets (OPEX).
Analyze cost variances and drive savings in consumables, labor, utilities, and rework.
Support CAPEX projects, evaluate ROI for new machinery/technology.
4. People & Team Leadership

Manage a cross-functional workforce (production, maintenance, QA/QC, store, admin).
Build strong shop-floor discipline and accountability via daily huddles, weekly reviews, and monthly performance evaluations*.

Mentor supervisors, identify training needs, and ensure upskilling of operators/technicians.
Create a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
5. Planning & Coordination

Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Projects teams to align demand vs capacity.
Drive accurate material planning with the procurement team to avoid stockouts/overstocking.
Monitor plant KPIs through ERP dashboards and submit regular MIS reports to management.
Represent the plant in customer acceptance tests, client visits, and supplier negotiations.
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Qualifications & Experience

Education:*

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
MBA / PGDM in Operations/Industrial Management (preferred).
Experience:*

8-12 yearsof total experience in heavy fabrication, piping, fire & safety, or MEP prefabrication industry.
Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership roleas Plant Manager / Factory Manager / Production Head.
Exposure to robotic fabrication lines, CNC machines, or automated welding systemsis a strong plus.
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Core Competencies & Skills

Technical Skills

Production planning & scheduling (ERP systems, SAP/Odoo/Tally ERP).
Knowledge of welding, cutting, NDT, hydrotesting, painting, and assembly processes.
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, OEE improvement.
Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO, UL, FM, BIS).
Leadership & Behavioral Skills

Strong people leadership*: team building, conflict resolution, mentoring.

Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making(dashboards, KPIs).
Crisis management, problem-solving, and firefighting abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance shop-floor discipline with motivation and employee engagement*.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Work Location: In person