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
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.
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.
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.
Yearly based
Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India