Plant Manager

About the role

A full-time, permanent Plant Manager position is open in Port Qasim, Karachi. The role covers the production, maintenance, planning, HSE and administration functions of the plant, and includes managing EPC contractors for plant commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Production, Maintenance, Planning, HSE and Administration functions
• Manage EPC contractors for plant commissioning
• Develop systems, policies and procedures for plant operations and ensure their implementation
• Ensure efficient use of manpower and material resources
• Manage overall production so that projects are delivered on agreed timelines
• Ensure product quality meets specifications and finished goods are available to the supply chain for timely delivery to OEMs
• Supervise equipment inspections and preventive maintenance on agreed schedules
• Liaise with the technical partner on technical matters for the production floor
• Evaluate, complete and renew staff training needs
• Coordinate Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and Sales to meet production goals
• Keep HSE guidelines and emergency response plans up to date

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 15 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a senior managerial role
• Oil & Gas, Cement, Metal or Chemical industry experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple departments in a manufacturing concern
• Experience of plant commissioning and operations preferred

Required skills

• Manufacturing methodologies such as injection molding, casting and sheet metal
• SAP in a manufacturing environment
• MS Office
• Lock-out / tag-out and work permit procedures
• ISO systems and HSE procedures, risk assessment and emergency response