Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for end-to-end plant operations of the steel drums manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Plan, organize, and control daily production activities for steel drums (tight head, open head, conical drums, etc.)
• Ensure achievement of production targets with optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials
• Monitor production KPIs such as output, efficiency, scrap, downtime, and OEE
  
  

• Ensure compliance with IS / UN / ISO / customer-specific quality standards
• Implement and monitor quality control processes at all stages of manufacturing
• Handle customer audits, quality complaints, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
  
  

• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
• Drum forming machines
• Welding machines
• Seaming, flanging, testing & painting lines
• Ensure high machine availability and minimal downtime
  

• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, statutory norms, and environmental regulations
• Conduct regular safety audits, training, and risk assessments
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant
  
  

• Control manufacturing costs including raw material, utilities, consumables, and labor
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)
• Reduce scrap, rework, and wastage
  
  

• Lead and manage production, maintenance, quality, and support teams
• Workforce planning, training, performance management, and discipline
• Foster teamwork and employee engagement
  
  

• Ensure compliance with factory laws, labor laws, pollution control norms, and statutory requirements
• Maintain proper production, quality, and maintenance documentation
  
  

• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, sales, and corporate teams
• Prepare MIS reports on production, quality, safety, and costs
• Support new product development and process improvements
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgical Engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in steel drums / metal packaging / steel fabrication
• At least 5 years in a leadership role handling full plant operations