Head of Plant M/F

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership & Strategic Management
•tOwns complete responsibility for the India plant; ensures attainment of annual financial, operational, and program objectives.
•tEnsures compliance with Indian labor laws, EHS regulations, environmental norms, and corporate HSE policies.
•tDeploys Groups policies, operational standards, and CSR initiatives in an Indian industrial context.
•tLeads planning, budgeting, and Multi-Year Plan processes, ensuring efficient execution of investment (equipment, infrastructure, automation, testing).
•tChairs the plants management committee and QRQC governance; ensures robust reporting to CEO locally and global center of excellences in France.
•tEstablishes an efficient organizational structure built on capability development, succession planning, and cross-functional effectiveness.
•tInterfaces with customers, suppliers, certification bodies, local authorities (industrial, labor, environmental), and global stakeholders.
Talent Development & People Leadership
•tDevelops strong technical and managerial competencies bridging global industrial standards with local execution.
•tWorks closely with HR to maintain constructive employee relations, manage union/worker committees where applicable, and ensure a positive social climate.
•tDrives engagement, communication, and leadership development consistent with groups culture.
•tEnsures robust people development pathways for engineers, supervisors, and production teams to support scaling and technology transfer.
Industrialization & New Line Deployment
•tLeads industrialization of new electronic and mechanical production lines tied to the investment.
•tEnsures industrial processes defined by Industrial Engineering (France) are effectively transferred, adapted when necessary, and fully validated in India.
•tDrives product/process change management and ensures manufacturing capability aligns with customer and certification requirements.
•tEnsures smooth production ramp-up and capacity expansion for Indian and export customers.
Manufacturing Operations
•tOversee day-to-day plant operations to ensure on-time delivery, high quality, and operational efficiency.
•tLeads execution of customer-specific industrial plans, might include demands from local clients, private aerospace OEMs, and global customers.
•tRemoves roadblocks through structured QRQC escalation and ensures issues are resolved permanently.
Industrial Performance & Governance
•tEnsures load/capacity balance across electronics and mechanical units; drives resource planning, shift structures, and skill allocation.
•tLeads cycle-time reduction, WIP optimization, OEE improvement, and asset management initiatives.
•tDrives plant performance reviews, KPI dashboards, and action plans aligned with company and customer expectations.
•tEnsures compliance with AS9100, NADCAP (where applicable), and customer audits.

Job Requirements:

•\tStrong operational leadership in electronics, EMS, electromechanical, or mechanical production - preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries.
•\tProven experience managing large teams in an Indian manufacturing environment.
•\tSolid understanding of Indian compliance: labor law, EHS, statutory obligations, audit requirements, supplier ecosystem.
•\tExperience managing large industrial investments, new line deployments, or technology transfers.
•\tHigh resilience and problem-solving skills; ability to manage crises and resolve escalations quickly.
•\tStrong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, PMTs, and cost-control measures.
•\tExcellent communication skills, able to work effectively with French/global teams and Indian stakeholders.
•\tResults-driven, collaborative leadership style aligned with a multinational culture.
•\tEducation: Bachelors + MTech/MBA (preferred)
•\tLanguages: English, Kannada, Hindi

Job Ident #: 170330

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com