Plant & Procurement Head

Job Title:

Plant & Procurement Head

Location:

Kadi, Gujarat (On-site)

Salary: 9.6 - 17 LPA (flexible based on relevant skills and experience)

Industry: Metal & Automotive Manufacturing

Experience

Required:

5–10 Years

Benefits:
Meal & Accommodation Provided

Language Requirement:
Hindi (Mandatory)

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and technically strong  Plant & Procurement Head  to lead end-to-end plant operations along with procurement strategy for a well-established manufacturing organization in the metal and automotive sector.

This is a leadership role ideal for professionals who can seamlessly manage production excellence, process optimization, and strategic sourcing while driving profitability and operational efficiency.

If you have strong expertise in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, and supply chain management — and are confident handling both plant operations and procurement — this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations Leadership

Lead Injection Molding, Polymer Processing, Pad Printing, and Assembly operations.
Ensure optimal control of molding parameters, tooling systems, polymer behavior, and ink systems.
Drive process standardization, eliminate variations, and build a preventive maintenance culture.
Maintain high productivity, quality standards, and operational discipline.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Oversee strategic sourcing, vendor development, and negotiation.
Manage material planning, logistics, and backward integration initiatives.
Implement cost reduction strategies and value engineering initiatives.
Ensure strong budgeting, cost control, and margin improvement.

Financial & Commercial Contribution

Monitor plant profitability and cost efficiency.
Support sales teams with techno-commercial inputs.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Leadership & Execution

Lead cross-functional teams with strong problem-solving and crisis management capabilities.
Maintain execution discipline and ensure timely delivery of business objectives.

Required Skills & Expertise

Strong technical expertise in Injection Molding, Polymer Processing, Pad Printing, and Assembly Operations
Sound knowledge of plastics engineering, tooling systems, and ink technologies
Experience in procurement strategy, vendor management, and supply chain operations
Strong understanding of logistics, material planning, and cost optimization
Budgeting, financial control, and profitability management skills
Quality-focused mindset with strong root cause analysis ability
Strong negotiation and techno-commercial orientation
Ability to manage both plant operations and procurement functions effectively
Hindi speaking capability (mandatory)

Preferred Background

Experience in automotive component or plastic manufacturing environments will be highly valued.
Candidates with prior exposure to structured manufacturing systems and large-scale plant management, Minda Corporation LTD. are encouraged to apply.

Skills:

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