Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Company Name: Accountingbaba
Industry: Project Management
Seniority level: Mid - Senior level

Min Experience: 18 years
Location: Surat
JobType: full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic

Plant / Project Head

to spearhead the setup and operations of a large-scale greenfield manufacturing facility. This leadership role requires end-to-end accountability from

construction to commissioning

and subsequently,

full-scale plant operations

. The ideal leader will establish governance structures, build high-performing teams, and deliver on ambitious production, quality, and efficiency goals while managing complete

P&L responsibility

.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Plant Operations

Lead the

execution of the greenfield project

from construction, installation, and commissioning through steady-state operations.
Oversee complete plant functions including

Production, Quality, SCM, EHS, HR, and Finance

.
Build organizational structures, governance systems, and drive a

performance-first culture

.
Ensure on-time

ramp-to-rate achievement

while meeting or exceeding global operational benchmarks.
Manage stakeholder engagement, reporting, and regulatory compliance at both local and global levels.

Manufacturing & Production Excellence

Drive shop-floor operations including

OEE improvement, yield optimization, and cost-per-unit competitiveness

.
Scale production capacity from initial ramp-up to

multi-gigawatt throughput

.
Champion

Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM practices

for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Partner with R&D teams to accelerate

process innovation and new product introduction (NPI)

.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Lead end-to-end equipment lifecycle management - from installation to predictive and preventive maintenance.
Implement world-class

uptime strategies

supported by MTTR, MTBF, and reliability KPIs.
Collaborate with OEMs for AMC, spares management, and technology upgrades.
Develop multi-skilled maintenance teams across

mechanical, electrical, automation, and control systems

.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Own responsibility for all

critical plant utilities

: power, water, HVAC, compressed air, and waste management.
Drive

infrastructure planning, installation, and commissioning

to support both current and future scale-up needs.
Ensure

24/7 reliability

, sustainability initiatives, and cost optimization across utilities.
Lead long-term

capacity planning

aligned with plant growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

: 18-25 years in high-tech, process-driven industries (solar, semiconductors, advanced materials, or electronics).
Proven expertise in

large-scale project execution (?1,000 Cr+), greenfield setups, or rapid ramp-up operations

.
Strong background in

automation, MES, inline metrology, and high-throughput manufacturing

.
Hands-on exposure to

Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM

with measurable results.

Education

: B.Tech / M.Tech in Engineering or Technology; MBA preferred.

Attributes

: Strategic thinker with strong execution focus, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and resilience to deliver in high-pressure, fast-scaling environments.