Plant Head

Company:
Neptune Packaging Pvt Ltd
Industry: Agricultural & Farm Machinery Manufacturing

Location:

Indore
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range:  8.5 – 10 LPA

Company Overview:  Neptune Packaging Pvt Ltd is a leading player in the Agricultural & Farm Machinery Manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers.

Job Summary:

As the Plant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing process, from production planning to quality control, while also managing warehouse logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with a proven track record of successful plant management and logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of plant operations, with a focus on manufacturing agricultural and farm machinery products.
Lead and optimize operations across 10 Injection Molding machines and 2 Blow Molding machines. Drive process stability, reduce material scrap rates, and maximize machine uptime.
Take ownership of mold life management, tooling preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting complex molding defects (short-fills, flash, warping).
Oversee the efficient scheduling and execution of the Assembly lines for all three product variants (Manual, Battery, Engine). Ensure the smooth, high-volume flow of finished goods
Monitor warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution logistics.
Implement efficient and cost-effective warehouse processes to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Lead and inspire a skilled manufacturing and logistics team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with the production planning team to optimize manufacturing and logistics schedules and resource allocation.
Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality agricultural and farm machinery products.
Conduct regular quality audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Conduct regular safety training sessions and drills.
Work towards minimizing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
Implement cost-effective strategies and monitor budgetary adherence.
Ensure strict adherence to all local and national regulations, including the Factories Act, Labor Laws of Madhya Pradesh, and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) standards.
Implement best practices and stay abreast of industry trends.
Provide regular updates to senior management on plant and logistics performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Polymer Engineering is mandatory
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in plant management within the agricultural and farm machinery manufacturing sector.
Domain Expertise:
Mandatory and Non-Negotiable:  Significant, hands-on experience in  Injection Molding and Tooling  management is essential.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
Proven experience in warehouse logistics and distribution.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in MS Office.