Itco Industries Limited
Website:
itcoindia.com
Job details:
Job Description – Plant Manager / Manufacturing Head
Location: Shoolagiri Plant
Reporting To: General Manager / Director
Experience: @15 Years
Industry: Manufacturing (Process Industry Preferred) , process industries such as Composites, Polymer Compounding, Paper, or Textile Fabric is highly desirable
About ITCO Industries
ITCO Industries is a trusted global partner to leading cable manufacturers, delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions recognized for quality and performance.
Our diversified portfolio includes:
- Isotrophic Gels
- Glass Fiber & Aramid Reinforcement Products
- Nonwoven Fabrics & Water Blocking Tapes
- Coated Yarns for Cable Applications
- Specialty Compounds for Insulation & Protection
Know more about us @ https://itcoindia.com/
Role Purpose
The Plant Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership and performance of the Shoolagiri manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and people capability across multiple product lines.
This role is critical in ensuring the plant operates as a high-performance, globally competitive manufacturing unit aligned with ITCO’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Operations & Manufacturing Excellence
- Lead overall plant operations including Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Stores, and Dispatch
- Ensure achievement of production targets, OEE, yield, and on-time delivery
- Drive capacity utilization, process optimization, and operational efficiency
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
- Ensure seamless manufacturing across multiple product categories
2. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to customer specifications, quality standards, and audit requirements
- Drive a zero-defect and right-first-time culture
- Lead compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and regulatory requirements
- Manage customer audits, internal audits, and corrective actions
3. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Champion a “Safety First” culture across the plant
- Ensure full compliance with statutory safety and environmental norms
- Drive initiatives toward zero accidents and safe work practices
- Strengthen EHS systems, training, and behavioral safety programs
4. Cost, Productivity & Financial Management
- Monitor and control manufacturing costs, wastage, and inventory levels
- Prepare and manage plant budgets and cost optimization plans
- Improve productivity through process improvements and resource optimization
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency enhancement initiatives
5. People Leadership & Organization Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the plant leadership team and workforce
- Build a culture of accountability, discipline, and high performance
- Partner with HR on manpower planning, capability building, and performance management
- Ensure strong employee engagement and harmonious industrial relations
6. Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with customers during plant visits, audits, and technical discussions
- Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate teams
- Act as a bridge between plant operations and senior leadership
- Support new product development and commercialization efforts
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, ownership, and decision-making ability
- Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and plant management
- Experience in multi-product and process-driven manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of EHS, Quality Systems, and Compliance frameworks
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma (preferred)
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Chemical preferred)
- Postgraduate qualification in Operations / Management (preferred)
Experience Requirements
- 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing
- Minimum 5–7 years in a senior plant leadership role
- Experience in process industries such as Composites, Polymer Compounding, Paper, or Textile Fabric is highly desirable
Reports to the General Manager - Manufacturing
What ITCO Offers
- Opportunity to lead a strategic and high-impact manufacturing facility
- Exposure to global customers and advanced industrial applications
- A performance-driven culture with strong growth potential
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