Plant Manager

Lead all plant operations, including, production, maintenance, engineering, quality

Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with business growth objectives.

Deliver plant performance KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.

Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and Henkel corporate standards related to Safety, Health, Environment.

Lead workforce planning, capability development and succession planning for plant employees.

Serve as the primary company representative for local authorities, statutory bodies and employee unions/councils.

Manage plant budgets, investment planning, CAPEX projects and fixed asset management.

Drive implementation of Henkel Production System (HPS) initiatives and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation and high performance across the plant.

B.Tech Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, preferably from a Tier 1 and Tier 2 college. MBA will be an added advantage

Minimum 10years of industry experience

Experience of leading production in a large site (1000+ manpower) or leading production in a small/mid size plant (30-60 employees) in Batch process manufacturing

Certification of Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt) is expected.

Industry experience in Pharma (API), Specialty Chemicals is highly preferred. FMCG can also be considered from industry where hygiene is important.

Strong communication and presentation skills along with ability to engage the shop floor.

High energy, pro-active individual with strong stakeholder management abilities.