Job Title: Plant Head – Assembly (Motor)

Location: Chakan, Maharashtra

Experience: 15+ years (with leadership experience in operations and parts assembly)

Industry: Automotive / Auto Components

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Profitability

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, ensuring high production efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery of assembled parts and motors.
• Drive profitability by optimizing operational costs, improving productivity, and enhancing overall plant efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to meet and exceed business targets.

Manufacturing & Process Excellence

• Ensure smooth functioning of assembly operations for motors and associated components in alignment with automotive OEM standards.
• Maintain the highest quality benchmarks with adherence to IATF 16949 and other relevant certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen practices.

Operations / Parts Assembly

• Manage complete lifecycle of motor/parts assembly operations, ensuring zero-defect output and minimal downtime.
• Implement advanced assembly techniques, automation, and best practices in line balancing and takt time optimization.
• Monitor and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) across assembly lines.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and logistics functions to ensure uninterrupted material availability and timely production.
• Strengthen vendor and supplier relationships and drive efficient inventory management and cost control.

Financial & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage plant-level budgets including manpower, maintenance, and operational costs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving projects and initiatives to support margin improvements.

Stakeholder & OEM Engagement

• Serve as the key point of contact for OEM customers, ensuring alignment on quality, delivery, and service expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Sales, HR) and external stakeholders to support business goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in automotive/auto component manufacturing, with strong expertise in assembly operations.
• Proven experience in managing large plant teams and high-volume manufacturing setups.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing systems, quality systems (IATF 16949), and operational excellence.
• Leadership capabilities with a track record of driving performance, quality, and efficiency improvements.