Plant Operations Manager—Facility Leadership
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The Facility Leader: Plant Operations Manager
Plant operations managers oversee entire facility operations—production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics. They earn ₹1,00,000-1,50,000/month, with top performers reaching ₹1,80,000-2,50,000+/month.
What Plant Operations Managers Do
Facility Leadership (40%):
- Set operational strategy
- Establish performance targets
- Drive continuous improvement
- Lead department heads
- Ensure smooth operations
Coordination (30%):
- Coordinate production, maintenance, quality, safety
- Resolve inter-departmental issues
- Optimize resource allocation
- Balance competing priorities
- Ensure system integration
Performance Management (20%):
- Monitor KPIs (production, quality, safety, cost)
- Report to plant director
- Ensure targets met
- Drive improvement initiatives
- Manage P&L responsibility
Stakeholder Management (10%):
- Communicate with corporate
- Manage customer relationships
- Coordinate with suppliers
- Interface with external stakeholders
Skills Required
- Leadership and team management
- Production optimization knowledge
- Quality and safety understanding
- Financial acumen (P&L management)
- Strategic thinking
Problem-solving at enterprise level
Salary Expectations
Plant Operations Manager:
₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
Senior Operations Manager / Assistant Plant Director:
₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000/month
Plant Director:
₹1,80,000 – ₹3,00,000+/month
Entry Requirements
- 10-15 years manufacturing experience
- Progressive leadership roles
- Department management experience
- Understanding of all operations areas
- Track record of driving improvements