Director – Plant Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Director – Plant Operations
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience: 15+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred
Location: As per company requirements
Salary: Best as per industry standards
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director – Plant Operations to lead manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence, improve productivity, and ensure quality, safety, and cost efficiency across plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in managing large-scale manufacturing facilities and achieving business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain coordination.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitor production planning, capacity utilisation, output, and delivery schedules.
• Drive cost optimisation, waste reduction, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams, department heads, and workforce operations.
• Establish operational KPIs and monitor performance against business targets.
• Manage capital expenditure, operating budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with senior management on business planning, expansion, and operational improvements.
• Strengthen vendor relationships, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Candidate Requirements
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, maintenance, quality systems, and operational excellence.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive change, improve plant performance, and lead large teams.
Key Skills: Plant Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Cost Optimisation, Quality Management, EHS Compliance, Supply Chain Coordination, Team Leadership.
1. Interested candidates may share their updated CV for consideration.-
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