Cluster Head (Chimney)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to
head end -to -end operations of a high -volume consumer appliance manufacturing
cluster. The role will be responsible for driving production excellence,
quality, supply chain coordination, cost optimization, productivity
improvement, and overall plant performance. The incumbent will lead
cross -functional teams and ensure achievement of business objectives related to
output, efficiency, quality, delivery, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Operations Management

• Lead
  overall manufacturing operations of the cluster and ensure achievement of
  production targets.
  
• Drive
  operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and throughput improvement.
  
• Ensure
  smooth execution of production plans while maintaining quality and safety
  standards.
  
• Monitor
  daily, weekly, and monthly production performance metrics.
  

2. Production Planning & Execution

• Collaborate
  with planning and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and
  production readiness.
  
• Ensure
  adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.
  
• Drive
  manufacturing flexibility to support changing business requirements and
  demand fluctuations.
  

3. Quality Management

• Establish
  and maintain robust quality systems across manufacturing processes.
  
• Drive
  reduction in defects, rejections, warranty claims, and customer
  complaints.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Lead
  continuous improvement initiatives focused on product and process quality.
  

4. Cost Management & Productivity Improvement

• Drive
  manufacturing cost reduction initiatives through process optimization and
  waste elimination.
  
• Improve
  labor productivity, machine efficiency, and overall equipment
  effectiveness (OEE).
  
• Monitor
  manufacturing budgets and ensure cost control across operations.
  
• Lead
  value engineering and productivity enhancement programs.
  

5. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Work
  closely with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure
  uninterrupted operations.
  
• Optimize
  inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess stock.
  
• Ensure
  efficient material flow across the manufacturing ecosystem.
  

6. Plant Engineering & Maintenance

• Ensure
  high equipment uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance
  programs.
  
• Drive
  automation and technology adoption initiatives.
  
• Oversee
  infrastructure, utilities, and engineering functions to support
  manufacturing requirements.
  

7. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead
  and mentor production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain
  teams.
  
• Build
  a high -performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and
  continuous improvement.
  
• Drive
  workforce capability development and succession planning.
  

8. EHS & Compliance

• Ensure
  compliance with all statutory, environmental, health, and safety
  regulations.
  
• Promote
  a strong safety culture and drive zero -incident objectives.
  
• Ensure
  adherence to company policies, manufacturing standards, and audit
  requirements.
  

9. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Implement
  Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and other operational
  excellence initiatives.
  
• Drive
  digital transformation and process automation projects.
  
• Establish
  performance dashboards and review mechanisms to improve decision -making.
  

Requirements

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's
  degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
  
• 15–25
  years of experience in consumer appliance, electronics, electrical
  equipment, white goods, or related manufacturing industries.
  
• Proven
  experience managing large -scale manufacturing operations or
  plant/cluster -level responsibilities.
  
• Strong
  understanding of production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and cost
  management.
  
• Experience
  in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and operational excellence
  initiatives.
  
• Strong
  leadership, stakeholder management, and team -building capabilities.
  
• Exposure
  to high -volume assembly and manufacturing environments is preferred.
  

Key Skills

• Manufacturing
  Operations
  
• Plant
  Management
  
• Production
  Management
  
• Operational
  Excellence
  
• Supply
  Chain Coordination
  
• Quality
  Assurance
  
• Lean
  Manufacturing
  
• TPM
  
• Six
  Sigma
  
• Cost
  Optimization
  
• Productivity
  Improvement
  
• Inventory
  Management
  
• Engineering
  & Maintenance
  
• Team
  Leadership
  
• EHS
  Compliance
  
• Continuous
  Improvement
  
• Budget
  Management
  
• Capacity
  Planning