Job Description – Plant Head (Interior & Furniture Manufacturing)
Job Title: Plant Head – Interior & Furniture Manufacturing
Department: Production
Location: Bhiwandi, (Thane) Maharashtra
Reporting To: Director
Salary - 120K-160K /- Pm
Job Summary
The Plant Head will be responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operations of the interior fit-out and furniture manufacturing plant. The role includes production planning, quality control, factory operations, manpower management, safety compliance, inventory control, and on-time project delivery while ensuring optimum productivity and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Lead end-to-end factory operations for interior fit-out and furniture manufacturing.
- Develop and implement production plans to meet project deadlines.
- Monitor production schedules and ensure timely execution.
- Improve plant productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure optimum utilization of machinery, manpower, and materials.
Manufacturing Management
- Oversee production of:
- Modular Furniture
- Retail Fixtures
- Display Units
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Wooden Furniture
- Acrylic Products
- Custom Interior Components
- Monitor CNC, Laser Cutting, Bending, Welding, Powder Coating, Painting, Carpentry, Assembly, and Dispatch operations.
Quality Management
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Implement quality control systems across all manufacturing stages.
- Reduce rejection, rework, and wastage.
- Conduct root cause analysis for production issues.
Production Planning & Inventory
- Coordinate with Design, Projects, Procurement, and Stores teams.
- Ensure material availability as per production schedule.
- Monitor inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
- Optimize raw material consumption.
Team Leadership
- Lead Production Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, QC, Stores, and Dispatch teams.
- Conduct daily production review meetings.
- Build high-performance teams through coaching and training.
- Drive employee engagement and discipline.
Process Improvement
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Develop and improve SOPs for production processes.
- Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- Identify opportunities for automation and cost reduction.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards and statutory regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and toolbox talks.
- Maintain housekeeping and factory discipline.
- Promote a zero-accident culture.
Cost Control
- Monitor manufacturing costs and optimize operational expenses.
- Reduce production losses and machine downtime.
- Improve productivity through effective resource planning.
Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Design Team
- Project Execution Team
- Procurement
- Stores
- Quality Assurance
- Finance
- HR
- Ensure seamless coordination between departments for timely project completion.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Expertise in furniture and interior manufacturing processes.
- Production planning and scheduling.
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S implementation.
- Knowledge of CNC, Laser Cutting, Fabrication, Powder Coating, Carpentry, Assembly, and Finishing.
- Strong understanding of quality systems and process improvement.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Cost control and budget management.
- ERP/MRP software knowledge.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA in Operations is an added advantage.
Experience
- 12–18 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, retail interiors, modular furniture, or interior fit-out manufacturing.
- Minimum 5 years in a Plant Head, Factory Head, or Senior Production leadership role.
Preferred Industry
- Retail Interior Fit-Out
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Modular Furniture
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Interior Contracting
- Display & Fixture Manufacturing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production target achievement (%)
- On-time project delivery
- Manufacturing productivity
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Rejection and rework percentage
- Material utilization and wastage
- Machine downtime
- Cost per unit produced
- Safety compliance and accident rate
- Employee productivity and retention
- Customer complaint resolution
- Inventory accuracy and stock turnover
Candidate's Can Share resume on WhatsApp - 8657005459 (HR Abhinandan Rai)
Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹160,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
