Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Head to lead a new sheet metal and steel channel manufacturing facility. This role offers the chance to drive end-to-end operations, from setup to full-scale production, for one of India's fastest-growing hardware manufacturers.

• Lead overall operations of the new sheet metal manufacturing plant
• Oversee stamping, CNC machining, forging, and electroplating processes
• Manage production, quality, maintenance, and EHS compliance
• Build and develop a 250+ member operations team
• Drive cost optimization, localization, and productivity improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with design, R&D, and tool room teams for new product launches
• Implement Lean, TPM, and 5S practices for operational excellence

Lead a greenfield sheet metal plant for a market-leading brandBe part of a fast-growing company and work culture.
A successful Plant Head should have:

• 15-25 years of experience in automotive or precision sheet metal manufacturing
• Strong exposure to sheet metal fabrication, plating, and assembly operations
• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
• Proven ability to lead large-scale manufacturing teams and deliver greenfield projects
• Good technical depth and structured problem-solving skills
• Average to good communication skills with strong leadership presence

Our client is a leading Indian brand in architectural and building hardware, offering a premium range of doors, windows, locks, kitchen fittings, and glass solutions. With over three decades of legacy, a nationwide presence, and multiple state-of-the-art factories, the company is on an aggressive growth trajectory, expanding its domestic manufacturing footprint and preparing for a major public listing.

• Opportunity to lead a strategic greenfield facility in a 35-acre industrial cluster
• Work closely with senior leadership from top-tier manufacturing backgrounds
• Be part of a fast-growing Indian brand with global ambitions
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential

Skills Required