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Manufacturing - Operations
Plant Head - Forging/Heavy Engineering/Turbine Components
Manufacturing - Operations
#726088
Remote / WFH
Growel Softech · Hyderabad, Telangana
Job Description
Job description
Position : Plant Head
Location - Hyderabad
Industry : Forging / Heavy Engineering / Turbine Components
Role Overview:
- The Plant Head will be responsible for overall operations of the forging unit, specifically managing high-tonnage hammer press operations (18 MT and above) for manufacturing critical components such as turbine blades.
- The role involves end-to-end responsibility for production, quality, maintenance, safety, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
Plant Operations:
- Oversee complete plant operations including forging, heat treatment, machining, and finishing
- Ensure smooth functioning of 18 MT hammer press and associated equipment
- Drive production planning and execution as per project timelines Forging & Technical Expertise
- Manage heavy forging processes for turbine components
- Ensure correct process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time)
- Handle die management, material flow, and forging quality
Production & Efficiency:
- Monitor plant KPIs (OEE, productivity, rejection rates)
- Optimize production output and reduce downtime
- Implement lean manufacturing practices
Quality Control:
- Ensure adherence to strict quality standards (aerospace/power grade)
- Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections (NDT, UT, RT, DPI)
- Minimize defects and ensure zero rework
Maintenance:
Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
- Hammer press
- Furnaces
- Cranes & utilities
- Ensure minimum machine downtime
Team Management:
- Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians
- Ensure proper manpower planning and shift management
- Train teams on safety and operational best practices
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards in high-risk forging operations
- Implement EHS practices and statutory compliance
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering
Experience:
- 12-20+ years in forging / heavy engineering industry
Hands-on experience with:
- High tonnage hammer press (10T-18T+) or hydraulic press
- Turbine / aerospace / heavy component manufacturing
Technical Skills:
Deep knowledge of:
- Forging processes (open die / closed die)
- Heat treatment cycles
- Material behavior (alloys, superalloys)
- Exposure to turbine components is highly preferred
Leadership Skills:
- Strong plant management and decision-making ability
- Experience in handling large teams and multiple departments
Preferred Profile:
- Experience in turbine blade / aerospace component manufacturing
- Exposure to companies like forging majors / heavy engineering firms
- Strong focus on quality, safety, and process optimization
Position : Plant Head
Location - Hyderabad
Industry : Forging / Heavy Engineering / Turbine Components
Role Overview:
- The Plant Head will be responsible for overall operations of the forging unit, specifically managing high-tonnage hammer press operations (18 MT and above) for manufacturing critical components such as turbine blades.
- The role involves end-to-end responsibility for production, quality, maintenance, safety, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
Plant Operations:
- Oversee complete plant operations including forging, heat treatment, machining, and finishing
- Ensure smooth functioning of 18 MT hammer press and associated equipment
- Drive production planning and execution as per project timelines Forging & Technical Expertise
- Manage heavy forging processes for turbine components
- Ensure correct process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time)
- Handle die management, material flow, and forging quality
Production & Efficiency:
- Monitor plant KPIs (OEE, productivity, rejection rates)
- Optimize production output and reduce downtime
- Implement lean manufacturing practices
Quality Control:
- Ensure adherence to strict quality standards (aerospace/power grade)
- Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections (NDT, UT, RT, DPI)
- Minimize defects and ensure zero rework
Maintenance:
Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
- Hammer press
- Furnaces
- Cranes & utilities
- Ensure minimum machine downtime
Team Management:
- Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians
- Ensure proper manpower planning and shift management
- Train teams on safety and operational best practices
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards in high-risk forging operations
- Implement EHS practices and statutory compliance
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering
Experience:
- 12-20+ years in forging / heavy engineering industry
Hands-on experience with:
- High tonnage hammer press (10T-18T+) or hydraulic press
- Turbine / aerospace / heavy component manufacturing
Technical Skills:
Deep knowledge of:
- Forging processes (open die / closed die)
- Heat treatment cycles
- Material behavior (alloys, superalloys)
- Exposure to turbine components is highly preferred
Leadership Skills:
- Strong plant management and decision-making ability
- Experience in handling large teams and multiple departments
Preferred Profile:
- Experience in turbine blade / aerospace component manufacturing
- Exposure to companies like forging majors / heavy engineering firms
- Strong focus on quality, safety, and process optimization
