Position Overview

The Plant Head will serve as the highest authority of the new India manufacturing facility and will be responsible for leading the factory from greenfield setup through mass production stabilization and sustainable business growth.

This role holds full accountability for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People Development, and Compliance, while aligning plant operations with corporate strategy in close coordination with Japan Headquarters and global offices.

Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Management & Business Operations

Oversee overall plant operations as the executive responsible for site performance

Hold full P&L responsibility and drive profitability and cost optimization

Develop and execute strategies to expand market share and support business growth

Ensure strategic alignment with Japan HQ and global entities

2. Greenfield Project Leadership

Lead the setup of the new manufacturing plant, including planning and execution

Manage project timelines, capital investment, and production line establishment

Oversee equipment installation and production ramp-up

Ensure stable mass production and continuous improvement post-launch

3. Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management

Oversee production planning, quality assurance, procurement, and logistics

Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Lead customer audits and manage quality claims

Drive operational efficiency and eliminate process bottlenecks

4. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulations (Factories Act, labor laws, environmental regulations, etc.)

Build and maintain relationships with government and regulatory authorities

Ensure financial, tax, and contractual compliance

5. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Establish and enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental systems

Lead risk management initiatives and audit compliance

Promote ESG and sustainability initiatives

6. Talent Management & Organizational Development

Lead and develop department heads across HR, Finance, Production, and SCM

Oversee recruitment, retention, and workforce capability planning

Develop next-generation leaders and build a strong organizational culture

Strengthen employee engagement and maintain stable labor relations

7. Customer & Stakeholder Management

Ensure high customer satisfaction and issue resolution

Build strong relationships with key customers and suppliers

Engage with local communities and oversee CSR activities

8. Global Coordination & Cross-Cultural Leadership

Maintain close communication with Japan Headquarters

Lead effectively in a multicultural environment

Implement global standards while optimizing for local operations

9. Innovation & Digital Transformation

Promote digitalization of manufacturing processes

Introduce new technologies to enhance competitiveness

Monitor market trends and drive continuous business improvement

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience

Proven experience in greenfield plant setup or large-scale operational transformation

Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience

Demonstrated leadership and organizational development capability

Business-level English proficiency

Experience working with Japanese companies preferred

Expected Outcomes

Successful stabilization of mass production

High-quality, high-efficiency plant operations

Strong leadership pipeline and workforce capability

Full compliance with safety and legal standards

Sustainable and profitable business growth

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