PROJECT HEAD/PLANT HEAD FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

A combined or separate Project Head / Plant Head job description template outlines senior leadership roles responsible for facility operations, capital projects, and end-to-end execution. Job Overview Role Title: Project Head / Plant Head Department: Operations / Manufacturing / Projects Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Executive Director / Managing Director Location: [Plant / Site Location] Experience Required: 12–15+ years of relevant industrial leadership experience Core Responsibilities 1. Plant Operations & Production Management Oversee end-to-end daily manufacturing, plant operations, and shop-floor efficiency. Drive production planning, scheduling, and on-time delivery to meet volume and quality targets. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including capacity utilization, yield, process losses, and machine downtime. Manage preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and plant utilities to ensure zero unplanned stoppages. 2. Project Execution & Greenfield / Expansion Projects (Project Head Scope) Lead end-to-end project planning, engineering drawing approvals, contractor management, and site execution. Oversee project timelines, cash flows, risk assessments, and budgets using structured methodologies (e.g., Concurrent Engineering). Coordinate commissioning, trial runs, and the smooth transition of new projects or plant expansions into regular commercial operations. 3. Quality, Safety, and Statutory Compliance Enforce strict adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and EHS protocols (e.g., OSHA, IATF, GMP/ISO standards). Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and compliance documentation with local and regulatory authorities. Drive root-cause analyses for quality non-conformances and customer complaints. 4. Resource, Cost & Inventory Control Manage plant budgets, monitor operational expenses, and drive cost-optimization initiatives. Coordinate with procurement and stores to maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, spares, and consumables. Evaluate manpower utilization, workforce planning, and cross-functional team leadership.