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.