Plant Head jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Plant Head – HVAC Industry

Job Title: Plant Head
Industry: HVAC / Air Conditioning / Air Handling Units (AHU) Manufacturing
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Experience: 10–15 Years (preferred)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Plant Manager to oversee the overall plant operations in the HVAC manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, manufacturing operations, quality control, maintenance, manpower management, cost optimization, and timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in HVAC equipment manufacturing, particularly AHU, FCU, and related air-conditioning products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Plan, organize, and monitor production activities to achieve production targets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure efficient manufacturing of HVAC products such as Air Handling Units (AHU), Fan Coil Units (FCU), and other HVAC equipment.
• Monitor production planning, material availability, capacity utilization, and manpower allocation.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, manufacturing processes, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Maintenance, and Dispatch departments for smooth plant operations.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce wastage, and optimize manufacturing costs.
• Monitor plant performance through KPIs, production reports, rejection rates, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of machinery, tools, equipment, and plant infrastructure.
• Maintain proper inventory control and coordinate with the purchase and stores teams to ensure the timely availability of materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Lead, train, and motivate production teams, supervisors, and shop-floor employees.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity enhancement.
• Handle customer audits, internal audits, and quality-related issues in coordination with the concerned departments.
• Prepare and review production plans, MIS reports, cost reports, and plant performance updates for management.
• Ensure timely completion of customer orders while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery commitments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the HVAC industry.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment manufacturing, especially AHU, FCU, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and related processes.
• Proven experience in plant operations, production planning, manpower management, and cost control.
• Good understanding of quality management systems, process improvement, and manufacturing standards.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning, preventive maintenance, and production MIS.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and achieve production targets within defined timelines.

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person