Plant Head - Switch Gear in Green Field

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Development: Oversee construction and shop floor layout to optimize material flow and implement Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Machinery Procurement: Lead the selection, sourcing, and installation of equipment including CNC turret punch presses, busbar bending machines, powder coating lines, and secondary injection test kits.
• Statutory Compliance: Obtain industrial licenses, electrical inspectorate approvals, environmental permits, and safety certifications required for an LV/MV manufacturing facility.
• Utilities Setup: Manage installation of electrical substations, compressed air systems, and firefighting infrastructure.
• Product Implementation: Lead technology transfer for LV/MV product lines including Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Motor Control Centers (MCC), and Distribution Boards.
• Testing Laboratories: Establish in-house testing facilities for dielectric, temperature rise, and mechanical endurance testing in accordance with IEC 61439 (LV) and IEC 62271 (MV) standards.
• Supply Chain Development: Build a reliable supplier network for Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs), contactors, relays, copper busbars, and enclosures.
• Production Excellence: Assume full P&L responsibility after commissioning, driving high Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing waste.
• Quality Assurance: Implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with customer requirements and international standards.
• Team Building: Recruit, develop, and mentor departmental leaders across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.

Technical Requirements

• Voltage Expertise: Strong knowledge of LV systems (up to 1000V) and MV systems (3.3kV–33kV).
• Industry Standards: Thorough understanding of IEC, ANSI, IEEE standards, and utility regulations.
• Safety: Expertise in electrical safety protocols for high-voltage manufacturing and testing environments.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in the switchgear industry, including at least one successful Greenfield plant setup in a leadership role.
• Educational Background: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. MBA in Operations or Project Management is preferred.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to balance construction execution with strategic business planning.
• Financial Management: Proven experience managing large-scale CapEx and OpEx budgets.
• Vendor Management: Strong negotiation skills with EPC contractors and global machinery OEMs.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Commissioning: Deliver commercial production within the planned project timeline.
• Budget Control: Maintain project expenditure within 5% of the approved CapEx budget.
• Quality: Achieve more than 95% First Pass Yield (FPY) within the first three months of production.
• Safety: Maintain a Zero Harm record throughout construction, installation, and commissioning.