Plant / Factory Manager

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• Overtime PayJob DescriptionPlant Manager – Inert Gas Atomization (IGA) Metal Powder Plant1. PositionDesignation: Plant Manager Department: Operations / Manufacturing Location: IGA Metal Powder Manufacturing Plant Reports to: Managing Director / CEO / Business Head Direct Reports: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Stores/Logistics and other plant personnel 2. Purpose of the PositionTo take complete responsibility for the safe, reliable and economical operation of the IGA metal-powder manufacturing plant and to establish stable, repeatable production of powders meeting customer specifications.The Plant Manager will be responsible for converting the plant from the trial/commissioning stage into a stable commercial production operation, followed by continuous improvement in productivity, quality, yield and cost.3. Key Responsibilities Plant Operations - Production Planning, Production, Plant Stabilization & Process Improvement, Quality Control, Maintenance, Safety & Environmental Complianc

Plant Manager – Inert Gas Atomization (IGA) Metal Powder Plant 1. Position Designation: Plant Manager Department: Operations / Manufacturing Location: IGA Metal Powder Manufacturing Plant Reports to: Managing Director / CEO / Business Head Direct Reports: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Stores/Logistics and other plant personnel   2. Purpose of the Position To take complete responsibility for the safe, reliable and economical operation of the IGA metal-powder manufacturing plant and to establish stable, repeatable production of powders meeting customer specifications. The Plant Manager will be responsible for converting the plant from the trial/commissioning stage into a stable commercial production operation, followed by continuous improvement in productivity, quality, yield and cost. 3. Key Responsibilities  Plant Operations - Production Planning, Production, Plant Stabilization & Process Improvement, Quality Control, Maintenance, Safety & Environmental Compliance, Inventory & Stores, Manpower & Training 4. Qualification Preferred: B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Chemical or related engineering discipline.       6. Experience Preferred: 8 to 10+ years of industrial experience, including significant experience in manufacturing/process plants. Experience in one or more of the following is desirable: Metal melting Atomization Powder metallurgy Metal powders Foundry Special alloys Vacuum/controlled-atmosphere processing High-temperature process plants Production and maintenance management Experience in setting up or stabilizing a new plant will be a major advantage. 7. Essential Competencies Strong process understanding rather than purely administrative experience. Ability to interpret production and laboratory data. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis capability. Strong safety orientation. Ability to lead operators, technicians and engineers. Cost-conscious decision making. Good documentation and reporting discipline. Ability to work under trial/commissioning conditions. Strong coordination with technical, commercial and procurement teams. Understanding of metallurgy and powder characteristics ( preferred ) 8. Preferred Leadership Characteristics The person should be a hands-on Plant Manager , capable of going to the shop floor, understanding the process, identifying abnormal conditions and taking timely decisions. 9. Salary : Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.