Job Description

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Plating Plant Manager Job Title:

Plating Plant Manager

Department:

Production / Operations

Location:

Factory / Plant

Reporting To:

Plant Head / Operations Head

Job Purpose

To manage and control all plating plant operations ensuring

quality, productivity, safety, cost control, and statutory compliance

, while meeting production targets and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities Production & Operations

Plan, organize, and control daily plating operations as per production schedules. Ensure smooth functioning of plating lines Acid zinc Automatic Barrel Line Monitor process parameters such as bath composition, temperature, current density, and cycle times. Minimize rejections, rework, and process losses. Improve productivity through process optimization and continuous improvement.

Quality Control

Ensure plating thickness, adhesion, appearance, and corrosion resistance as per specifications. Implement and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards. Handle customer complaints related to plating quality and ensure root cause analysis & CAPA. Coordinate with QA/QC team for inspections and audits.

Maintenance & Utilities

Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance of plating equipment, tanks, rectifiers, jigs, and hoists. Ensure proper upkeep of ETP, scrubbers, and fume extraction systems. Maintain spares and consumables inventory.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

Ensure compliance with safety norms related to chemicals, acids, alkalis, and electrical equipment. Enforce use of PPE and safe operating practices. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (ETP operation, waste disposal, hazardous chemicals handling). Coordinate with EHS team for statutory inspections and audits.

Manpower Management

Manage operators, supervisors, and technicians in the plating department. Plan manpower deployment and shift scheduling. Train employees on process, safety, and quality requirements. Monitor discipline, attendance, and performance.

Cost & Inventory Control

Control chemical consumption, power, water, and material wastage. Monitor plating chemical inventory and ensure timely procurement. Support cost reduction initiatives and yield improvement.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain production records, chemical analysis reports, quality logs, and safety records. Ensure compliance with ISO / IATF / customer-specific requirements. Support internal, external, and customer audits.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of

electroplating processes and chemicals

Process troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Leadership and team management Knowledge of

ETP, environmental norms, and safety regulations

Basic understanding of ISO / IATF standards Good communication and coordination skills

Educational Qualification

Diploma / BE / B. Tech in

Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy

or equivalent.

Experience

5-8 years

of experience in electroplating operations Minimum

3-5 years

in a supervisory or managerial role

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production output vs plan Rejection and rework percentage Chemical consumption efficiency Safety incidents (zero accident goal) Customer complaints and audit findings
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person