Assistant Plant Manager

Company Description

Bhavi Plast Pvt Ltd is a long-established manufacturer of corrosion-resistant equipment for process plants across India and abroad. The company designs, builds, and commissions wet scrubbing systems, dust collection systems, high-efficiency blowers, and emission control ducting under a single accountable contract. It also provides FRP and dual-laminate chemical storage tanks, reactors, pressure vessels, and process tanks engineered to international standards and tested in-house at its plant in Mankoli, Bhiwandi. Registered and vetted by major engineering consultants, Bhavi Plast’s equipment operates in plants across India and in more than ten countries. The team frequently customizes solutions based on client process data, offering sized proposals and performance curves for specialized duties.Role Description: We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Plant Operations to run the Mankoli plant day to day and take ownership of what leaves it. You will be accountable for production, quality, maintenance, inventory, dispatch, safety and manpower: delivering every order on time, to specification and within cost. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is comfortable on the shop floor, reads drawings with confidence, and can hold a team to a standard without needingconstant direction from management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily and weekly production schedules, allocating manpower, machines and materials across multiple concurrent jobs- Track progress against delivery commitments, flag delays early and recover schedules proactively- Supervise fabrication and assembly as per approved drawings, specifications and codes- Ensure in-process and final inspection at every stage, and coordinate customer and third-party inspections- Lead and train supervisors, fabricators, fitters, welders and contract workers, with clear accountability and discipline- Ensure preventive maintenance of machinery, and monitor machine utilisation and OEE to reduce downtime- Oversee inventory, stores, packing and dispatch, with accurate records and correct documentation- Enforce safety protocols, PPE use, 5S and housekeeping, and ensure compliance with ISO and statutory requirements- Control plant costs (material usage, scrap, overtime, idle time) and identify and plug leakages- Drive lean manufacturing and process improvements to raise productivity and cut lead times- Coordinate with Design, Planning, Purchase, Sales, Projects and Accounts, and support installation and commissioning teams with materials and site queries- Track and report key metrics (OEE, on-time delivery, rework and rejection rates, productivity) and prepare production MIS for management

Qualifications

Must-haveDiploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering5-7 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing, with at least 2-3 years in a similar Assistant Manager / Plant Operations / Production Head roleStrong knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsWorking familiarity with ERP systems and with ISO and health & safety standardsProven experience leading and managing shop-floor teamsPreferredExperience in fabrication of process equipment, such as tanks, vessels, ducting, scrubbers or similar custom-engineered productsExposure to project-based or make-to-order manufacturing, where every order differsExperience with lean tools, 5S and structured problem-solvingExperience coordinating customer inspections and client site supportAttributes we care about most:- High ownership: treats the plant's output, quality and safety as their personal responsibility- Ability to work independently: doesn't need constant direction, and can be handed a problem and trusted to solve it end to end- Strong leadership and discipline: earns respect on the shop floor and sets and holds a standard- Decisive under pressure: takes timely decisions and facilitates productivity to comply with deadlines or priorities clash- Proactive, not reactive: spots delays, quality risks and cost leaks before they become problems- Clear communicator: able to coordinate with Design, Purchase, Sales and management, and explain plant constraints plainly- Integrity and trustworthiness: handles materials, costs and people matters honestly in a closely run, family-owned business- Hands-on and process-minded: comfortable on the floor and equally comfortable with plans, data and MIS.What We Offer:-The opportunity to lead a growing plant making critical, custom-engineered equipment-Direct visibility to the management and real authority over plant decisions-Varied, technically meaningful work across industries, with a team that has built this business since 1977-A stable, collaborative work culture, and scope to introduce better systems and practices-The chance to contribute to cleaner air and safer industrial operationsWork Schedule:Day shift: 9:15 AM to 6:30 PMMonday to SaturdayOccasional extended hours during project deadlines