FULL-TIME · ONSITE · IDA JEEDIMETLA, HYDERABAD
Full-time · Onsite · Hyderabad · 18–25 years · Manufacturing and operations leadership.
About Company
At Refroid Technologies, we are pioneering next-generation liquid cooling solutions that redefine how data infrastructure operates. From hyperscale data centers to high-performance edge environments, our modular and efficient systems are engineered to reduce energy consumption, maximize performance, and contribute to a greener planet. Refroid Technologies is at a growing stage and current plant is in IDA Jeedimetla however we are looking for a larger production plant in an around of Hyderabad. We already have order in hand to deliver for this financial year in the tune of INR 120 CR.
Position Summary
The Plant Head will provide strategic and operational leadership for Refroid's manufacturing facility, ensuring world-class performance across production, quality, supply chain, engineering support, safety, people development, and continuous improvement.
The role carries end-to-end accountability for a ₹250+ crore manufacturing operation, delivering high-quality immersion cooling systems, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), AI infrastructure products, and related technologies. The Plant Head will lead capacity expansion, digital manufacturing initiatives, operational excellence programmes, and workforce capability development while maintaining best-in-class standards for cost, delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the Plant Head will play a critical role in scaling Refroid into a globally competitive advanced manufacturing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Leadership
Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, warehousing, and dispatch.
Deliver production plans while meeting Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Productivity (SQCDP) objectives.
Drive manufacturing scalability to support rapid business growth.
Ensure optimal utilization of plant capacity, manpower, equipment, and resources.
Establish world-class manufacturing systems and operating disciplines.
Business & Operational Performance
Own plant operating performance and annual operating budget.
Deliver annual production targets exceeding ₹500 crore.
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and manufacturing productivity.
Reduce manufacturing costs through Lean and automation initiatives.
Drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency.
Monitor operational KPIs and present performance reviews to executive leadership.
Manufacturing Excellence
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Lead automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and smart factory projects.
Improve production planning, workflow, and process capability.
Champion continuous improvement across all manufacturing functions.
Quality & Operational Excellence
Partner with the Head Quality to achieve Zero Defect Manufacturing.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer quality standards.
Lead CAPA implementation and root cause investigations.
Drive first-pass yield improvements and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Supply Chain & Materials Management
Oversee production planning, procurement coordination, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management.
Ensure material availability while minimizing inventory carrying costs.
Collaborate with strategic suppliers to improve delivery performance and quality.
Support localization and supplier development initiatives.
Engineering & New Product Introduction
Support smooth industrialization of new products.
Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Lead production readiness reviews and manufacturing validation.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Promote a Zero Harm safety culture.
Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and occupational safety regulations.
Lead emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
People Leadership
Build and develop a high-performing manufacturing organization.
Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and capability development.
Foster employee engagement, productivity, and a culture of accountability.
Mentor functional leaders and create future manufacturing leadership talent.
Strategic Projects
Lead plant expansion and capacity enhancement initiatives.
Establish new production lines for future products.
Drive digital transformation and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Support global manufacturing readiness for export markets.
Functional Scope
The Plant Head will provide leadership across:
Production
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Supply Chain
Procurement Coordination
Warehouse & Logistics
Maintenance & Utilities
Quality (Operational Coordination)
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Plant HR & Administration
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing Excellence
Automation & Industry 4.0
Financial Accountability
Annual Production Value: ₹250+ Crore
Annual Operating Budget: ₹50-100 Crore
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): ₹10-30 Crore
Inventory Value: ₹40-80 Crore
Workforce Cost Management
Manufacturing Cost Optimization
EBITDA Improvement
Technical Competencies
Manufacturing Operations
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
TPM
Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Production Planning
Capacity Planning
Shop Floor Management
OEE Improvement
Industrial Engineering
Operations Leadership
P&L Management
Manufacturing Strategy
Operational Excellence
Supply Chain Management
Cost Optimization
Business Planning
Risk Management
Change Management
Digital Manufacturing
Systems & Technology
ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Power BI/Tableau
SCADA
Industrial IoT
Automation & Robotics