Job Description

This is a senior leadership role to head end-to-end operations of a high-volume manufacturing plant within the automotive components space. The role combines deep shop-floor ownership with commercial accountability in a fast-scaling environment.

• Lead overall plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and people
• Drive high-speed, high-volume manufacturing with a focus on cost, yield, and throughput
• Oversee injection moulding, plastic moulding, assembly, and welding processes
• Manage and optimise Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) and automation
• Own plant-level P&L, budgets, and cost optimisation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with stringent OEM quality systems and audits
• Lead large shop-floor teams and manage unionised environments where applicable
• Support scale-up initiatives and future capacity expansion

Lead high-speed plants on a strong growth trajectoryOwn scale, complexity, and plant-level P&L impact
A successful Plant Head should have:

• 20-25 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• Strong hands-on exposure to injection moulding, plastics, assembly, ultrasonic / plastic welding
• Proven experience running high-volume, multi-shift plants
• Clear understanding of plant-level P&L and commercial drivers
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate in a growth and transformation phase

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturing organisation with multiple plants and strong OEM relationships. The business is on a growth path, with significant capacity expansion planned over the next few years. Known for operational excellence and quality rigor, the organisation is investing heavily in automation, technology, and leadership talent. The role offers long-term visibility and impact within a stable yet ambitious setup.

• Opportunity to lead a critical plant within a fast-growing organisation
• High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Exposure to large-scale operations and future expansion projects

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Gurugram, apply now to join a thriving team in the engineering and manufacturing sector!

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