Plant Manager

Role Description

Key responsibilities

• include:
• Managing daily plant operations, production schedules, manufacturing workflows, and operational performance activities
• Monitoring production KPIs, output efficiency metrics, downtime indicators, quality standards, safety compliance outcomes, and cost performance measures
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, logistics, procurement, quality assurance, HR, and executive teams on operational initiatives
• Developing and implementing operational strategies, process optimization programs, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing functions
• Managing workforce planning, employee performance, training coordination, and operational leadership activities within the plant environment
• Ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations, environmental standards, quality management systems, and operational governance requirements
• Supporting preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Preparing operational reports, production analysis, and strategic recommendations for management review
• Driving process improvement, lean manufacturing, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives across plant operations
• Managing budgets, inventory coordination, production resources, and vendor relationships to optimize plant performance
• Supporting business continuity planning, operational risk management, and crisis response coordination activities
• Staying updated on manufacturing technologies, industrial automation trends, sustainability practices, and operational excellence methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
• MBA or certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent are advantageous
• 7–15 years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing management, production leadership, or industrial operations roles
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality management, maintenance operations, and operational governance methodologies
• Experience managing large-scale manufacturing teams, plant performance programs, and operational transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with ERP systems, MES platforms, CMMS systems, and industrial automation technologies is advantageous
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and plant-wide initiatives effectively
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, energy, construction materials, or industrial production environments is an advantage

Key Competencies

• Plant operations and manufacturing leadership
• Production planning and operational efficiency
• Workforce management and safety compliance
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Equipment reliability and maintenance coordination
• Leadership and stakeholder collaboration
• Budget management and operational scalability
• Strategic planning and industrial transformation