Plant Manager

Plant Manager Glass Processing Industry

Location: Taloja, Navi Mumbai

Reports To: Director of Operations / General Manager

Industry : Construction & Building material/

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the glass

processing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, meeting

quality standards and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement and

operational excellence across all plant functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership

Direct and coordinate all daily plant operations including production, maintenance,

quality control, and shipping to meet production targets, cost, quality, and delivery

performance.

Ensure raw materials are available and production schedules are accurately planned

and executed.

Monitor overall performance and implement corrective actions where required.

2. Safety, Quality & Compliance

Establish, enforce and monitor compliance with safety protocols and industry

regulations to ensure workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Oversee quality assurance systems to ensure products consistently meet internal and

customer standards.

Lead regular safety and quality audits, corrective plans, and risk mitigation activities.

3. Team & People Management

Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership team including supervisors and front-line

staff to build capability and accountability.

Manage staffing activities including recruitment, training, performance evaluations,

and succession planning.

4. Continuous Improvement & Efficiency

Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve

productivity through lean practices and process optimization.

Analyze production metrics, KPIs and financial results to recommend improvements

and streamline workflow.

Promote a culture of innovation and problem-solving among teams.

5. Budgeting & Reporting

Prepare and manage the plant budget, ensuring cost control and forecasting against

performance goals.

Report operational performance, safety, and quality metrics to senior leadership

regularly.

6. Maintenance & Asset Management

Ensure proactive maintenance planning and effective use of plant equipment to

minimize downtime and optimize reliability.

Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to plan upgrades and capital

projects.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Materials

Science, or related field.

Preferred: MBA or advanced management qualification.

Experience

Minimum 1520 years experience in plant operations or manufacturing leadership,

preferably in glass processing or heavy industrial environment.

Proven track record of leading high-performance teams and operational improvement.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Financial acumen in budgeting and cost control.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a dynamic production environment and drive results.

Working Conditions

On-site position with frequent interaction on the plant floor.

Requires oversight of production and response to plant needs beyond standard office

times.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time delivery rate

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Safety incident rate

Quality defect rate

Production cost per unit