ICF Coach Production

Company: Pennar Industries Limited

Location: Chennai

Role Type: Senior Leadership | Manufacturing & Railways

CTC Range: 25 30 Lakhs per annum

Role Overview

Pennar Industries Limited is seeking a seasoned Plant Head for its Chennai facility. This role will lead ICF coach production operations with a strong blend of technical expertise (60 70%) and managerial leadership (30 40%). Over time, the position is expected to evolve into leading the Railways Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operations (60 70%)

• Lead end-to-end ICF coach manufacturing and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with ICF / RDSO standards, quality norms, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to production and quality teams.
• Act as a technical interface with clients for execution and engineering challenges.
• Drive process improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization.

Managerial & Leadership (30 40%)

• Overall Plant Head responsibility including manpower planning and performance management.
• Coordinate with finance and accounts teams for billing and payment follow-ups.
• Support business development and new project acquisition.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership on budgeting and reviews.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Future Responsibility

Transition into leading the Railways Business Unit, overseeing strategy, execution, and growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Electrical / Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in ICF coach production or rolling stock.
• Prior experience as Plant Head / Operations Head / Production Head.

Key Skills & Competencies

• ICF coach manufacturing expertise
• Leadership and team management
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Client and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making

Reporting To

Senior Management / Business Head Railways

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