Plant Head- Consumer Durables/Electronics/Auto-Delhi NCR

Michael Page

  • Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Client is looking for a Plant Head to lead the greenfield set up for an electronic products manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate must have over 18 years of experience, with a strong background in SMT and PCB assembly processes, and hands-on experience in greenfield plant setup and scale-up.1. Plant Operations & Strategy
  • Lead all aspects of plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to drive operational excellence and business outcomes.
  • Ensure smooth ramp-up and stabilization of greenfield projects or capacity expansions.
2. SMT/PCB Assembly Management
  • Manage high-volume SMT lines and PCB assembly processes with a focus on yield improvement and defect reduction.
  • Implement best-in-class practices for electronics manufacturing, including reflow soldering, wave soldering, and AOI/X-ray inspections.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support NPI and process engineering.
3. Greenfield Project Execution
  • Lead end-to-end greenfield project execution: land acquisition, plant layout, machinery selection, infrastructure development, and commissioning.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget, and compliant execution.
4. Quality Assurance
  • Drive strict adherence to quality standards (ISO/TS/IEC/IPC).
  • Ensure robust QMS implementation and promote a zero-defect, continuous improvement culture.
5. People Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performance team across production, maintenance, and engineering functions.
  • Drive workforce engagement, skill development, and organizational capability building.
6. Cost, Efficiency & Process Optimization
  • Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Lead cost-saving initiatives through process innovation and waste elimination.
7. EHS & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Build a strong safety culture and drive plant-wide EHS initiatives.
Leadership role- to lead a greenfield project in electronics/consumer durablesexcellent growth trajectory in a high visibility role
  • B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or related field.
  • 18+ years of progressive experience in plant operations with a strong focus on SMT/PCB assembly in electronics/consumer durable sectors.
  • Proven track record in greenfield project execution and large-scale plant setup.
  • Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing technologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, and automation.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and manufacturing analytics.
The client is a leading manufacturer of electronic components with a strong presence in domestic and international markets.Work with the MD in a high visibility role, attractive compensation and great work life balance

Michael Page