Job Title:
Plant Head – NVH Products Manufacturing
Company: BITANA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Created: 2025-09-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:1. Plant Operations & Production:Oversee daily plant operations for NVH product manufacturing (rubber sheets cutting & blanking).Ensure achievement of production targets, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and delivery commitments.Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma).2. Quality & Customer Focus:Ensure adherence to quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO Drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.Collaborate with customers (OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers) for quality audits and approvals.3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):Implement EHS policies to maintain a safe working environment.Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.Promote safety culture across the plant.4. People Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, SCM, HR).Drive performance management, training, and skill upgradation programs.Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation.5. Cost & Resource Management:Drive cost optimization in manufacturing processes, material usage, and utilities.Prepare and monitor plant budgets, CAPEX/OPEX.Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.6. Supply Chain & Vendor Management:Oversee raw material, consumable i.e. packing material procurement, inventory control, and logistics.Coordinate with suppliers for quality, timely deliveries, and cost effectiveness.Ensure smooth coordination between plant and corporate SCM teams.7. Strategic Initiatives:Drive automation, digitalization.Plan and implement Business growth strategy in line with top management vision. Key Skills & Competencies:Strong knowledge of NVH products, rubber sheet extrusion & cutting processes.Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems.Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control.Excellent communication and stakeholder management (internal & external). Qualifications & Experience:B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Polymer / Industrial Engineering.1020 years of experience in manufacturing (preferably automotive NVH / rubber / polymer products).Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership / plant head role.Exposure to working with OEMs / Tier-1 automotive suppliers.