Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Chennai
Industry: Automotive – Sheet Metal, Fabrication & Welding
Experience Required: 18+ Years
Education: B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or related field

Company Overview:

We are a leading automotive components manufacturer with a strong presence in the sheet metal, fabrication, and welding domains. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to lead our Chennai manufacturing facility. This role is critical to managing end-to-end plant operations, driving profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall Plant Leadership:

Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering.

Drive safety, productivity, and efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.

Profit & Loss (P&L) Ownership:

Accountable for the plant’s P&L, budgeting, cost control, and financial performance.

Implement cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.

Customer Management:

Serve as the primary plant-level contact for key customers such as Royal Enfield, TVS, Bajaj, and HMC.

Ensure timely delivery, quality adherence, and strong customer relationship management.

Operational Excellence:

Champion lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and Six Sigma practices.

Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions for consistent performance improvement.

Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team of production, quality, engineering, and support staff.

Promote a high-performance culture with strong accountability and collaboration.

Compliance & Safety:

Ensure adherence to statutory compliance, safety norms, and environmental standards.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education: B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

Experience: Minimum 18 years in manufacturing, with strong exposure to sheet metal, fabrication, and welding processes.

Industry Preference: Automotive components manufacturing.

Customer Handling: Proven track record of managing OEM clients like Royal Enfield, TVS, Bajaj, and HMC.

Leadership: Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Financial Acumen: Hands-on experience managing plant budgets, cost analysis, and P&L ownership.