We are a Pan-India operated recruitment firm .We have a following Plant General Manager position opening for one of our prestigious client. Details as given below:
About client company: A renowned concrete railway sleeper manufacturing company(limited company).
Limited is seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant General Manager to lead end-to-end operations across its concrete sleeper manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational excellence, and industry-specific knowledge to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety norms are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plant Operations & Production Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal productivity.
Plan, monitor, and control production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
Minimize downtime and machine breakdowns through preventive maintenance and operational planning.
Coordinate with procurement, dispatch, and store departments for seamless operations.
2. Quality Control & Compliance
Ensure adherence to Indian Railway (IR) and RDSO standards for sleeper production.
Monitor rejection rates and initiate root-cause analysis for quality deviations.
Liaise with quality assurance teams and external inspectors (RDSO audits, etc.).
3. Manpower Management & Team Leadership
Lead, train, and mentor a workforce of supervisors, engineers, operators, and support staff.
Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) regulations.
Conduct regular team reviews and performance evaluations.
4. Maintenance & Technical Oversight
Oversee plant machinery maintenance, including batching plant, molds, curing chambers, etc.
Collaborate with the engineering team for process improvements and upgrades.
Drive automation or optimization projects for cost and time efficiency.
5. Cost Control & Budgeting
Monitor plant-level budgets, production costs, and material usage efficiency.
Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality or safety.
6. Reporting & Coordination
Prepare and present MIS reports, production dashboards, and performance reviews to the Managing Director / COO.
Act as a point of contact for interdepartmental coordination and client audits.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong knowledge of concrete technologies and precast systems (preferably railway sleepers)
Sound understanding of RDSO standards and railway project documentation
Proven leadership and people management capabilities
Decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with ERP systems, production planning tools, and industrial safety protocols