Plant Head – (Manufacturing & Production- Transformer)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Head – Production to lead transformer manufacturing operations, production planning, quality control, and design optimization. The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in power & distribution transformer production, process automation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, ensuring seamless transformer manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain efficiency.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to optimize transformer production, assembly, and testing.

• Implement cost reduction initiatives, waste management, and resource efficiency strategies to enhance manufacturing KPIs.

• Ensure compliance and standards for transformer design, manufacturing, and testing.

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and streamline coil winding, core assembly, vacuum drying, insulation, oil filling, and final testing.

• Manage workforce planning, supplier coordination, and raw material procurement (copper, CRGO steel, insulation materials) for uninterrupted transformer production.

• Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement, automation (SCADA, IoT in manufacturing), and digital transformation.

• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards, optimizing production cycle times, and ensuring on-time delivery.

• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to enhance transformer efficiency, reduce failure rates, and improve product lifecycle management.

• Implement quality assurance processes, statistical process control (SPC), and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to minimize defects.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in transformer manufacturing, production planning, quality management, and plant operations.

• Expertise in power & distribution transformer production, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industrial safety.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, SAP/ERP systems, and quality management frameworks (ISO, BIS, OHSAS).

• Proven leadership in managing large-scale manufacturing teams, driving process improvements, and achieving business objectives.

• Hands-on experience in transformer design optimization, CAD modeling, insulation system design, and testing procedures.

• Strong understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), value engineering, and defect analysis techniques.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.