https://www.careeronboard.in Vacancy Wed, 27 May 2026 19:39:00 +0530 en-us https://www.careeronboard.in https://www.careeronboard.in/job-openings-for-plant-head-vadodara-1428794.htm https://www.careeronboard.in/job-openings-for-plant-head-vadodara-1428794.htm Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0530 ABOUT A LEADING GUJARAT CONGLOMERATE A Leading Gujarat Conglomerate is a growing manufacturer of Copper Clad Laminates (CCL), serving the PCB and electronics industry. We are building a world-class manufacturing setup with a focus on quality, process discipline, and operational excellence. ROLE OVERVIEW The Plant Head will have end-to-end ownership of the CCL manufacturing facility - from raw material intake through finished laminate output. This is a critical leadership role responsible for production targets, yield improvement, cost management, and team development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Production & Operations - Own and deliver monthly/quarterly production targets across all laminate grades - Drive yield improvement programs and reduce scrap/rework across the press, treater, and slitting lines - Monitor cost-per-sheet and identify levers to reduce manufacturing cost without compromising quality - Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing practices on the shop floor Process & Equipment Oversight - Oversee operation of hydraulic multi-daylight presses, treater lines, and thermal systems - Ensure optimal functioning of oil heaters, boilers, and associated thermal infrastructure - Drive a culture of preventive maintenance - reduce unplanned downtime and improve OEE - Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to manage planned shutdowns and upgrades People & Cross-Functional Leadership - Lead production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams across shifts - Set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and develop frontline supervisors and engineers - Coordinate with procurement for raw material planning (resin, glass fabric, copper foil) - Work with sales and quality on customer complaints, NCRs, and corrective actions Compliance & Safety - Ensure adherence to factory safety norms, environmental regulations, and statutory compliance - Maintain all plant records, daily production logs, and MIS reports for management review CANDIDATE PROFILE Experience - 3-10+ years of experience in CCL, PCB, composites, or laminates manufacturing - Proven track record of managing multi-line production facilities - Prior experience in a plant leadership or operations head role preferred Technical Knowledge - Working knowledge of hydraulic press systems and hot press lamination cycles - Understanding of thermal energy systems - oil heaters, boilers, heat exchangers - Familiarity with resin systems (epoxy, FR-4), impregnation, and curing processes - Exposure to quality parameters: peel strength, Tg, Dk/Df, thermal stress Education - B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, or Production Engineering - MBA or PG Diploma in Operations Management is an added advantage Critical Requirement: Must have hands-on experience managing a hot press production line in a CCL / laminates environment. REPORTING & LOCATION Reports To CEO / Managing Director Location Plant Site, India Team Size 30-100+ (depending on phase)