Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description (JD): Plant Manager – HR, IR & Admin
Company

Saint-Gobain India

Job Title

Plant Manager – HR, IR & Admin

Job Location

KIADB Industrial Area, Harohalli Cross, Bangalore, Karnataka

Employment Type
Full-Time
On-site
About the Company

Saint-Gobain is a global Fortune 500 organization with over 350 years of history, operating in 64 countries with approximately 176,000 employees. The company is recognized globally for innovation, sustainability, manufacturing excellence, and customer-centricity. Guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home,” Saint-Gobain focuses on responsible growth and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager – HR, IR & Admin will lead the Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and Administration functions for the Bangalore manufacturing plant. The role focuses on driving plant HR strategy, maintaining harmonious industrial relations, ensuring statutory compliance, workforce readiness, employee engagement, and supporting organizational excellence through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) practices.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resource Management
Execute the plant HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead recruitment and workforce planning for permanent and contingent employees.
Ensure 100% manpower availability for plant operations.
Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture.
Develop training plans and competency development programs.
Conduct skill-gap analysis and implement improvement initiatives.
Support performance management and succession planning.
Industrial Relations (IR)
Manage employee and union relationships effectively.
Lead negotiations for long-term settlements.
Handle grievance redressal and conflict resolution.
Maintain a positive industrial climate within the plant.
Liaise with labor authorities and government departments.
Administration
Oversee plant administration activities.
Ensure smooth functioning of plant facilities.
Coordinate with local authorities and external agencies.
Support CSR initiatives and community engagement activities.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations.
Monitor HR and IR documentation.
Support audits and legal compliance requirements.
World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
Drive implementation of WCM practices.
Lead the People Development Pillar.
Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement programs.
Promote operational excellence and productivity initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
MSW (Master of Social Work) or
MBA (Human Resources)

Preferred

BL / LLB is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in HR, Industrial Relations, and Administration.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is mandatory.
Required Skills
Human Resources
HR Strategy Execution
Employee Engagement
Talent Development
Workforce Planning
Performance Management
Training & Development
Industrial Relations
Industrial Relations (IR)
Union Management
Long-Term Settlements
Labor Law Compliance
Grievance Handling
Conflict Resolution
Administration
Plant Administration
Statutory Compliance
Contingent Workforce Management
Government Liaison
Manufacturing Excellence
World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
People Development Pillar
Continuous Improvement
Skill Assessment
CSR Participation
Soft Skills
Leadership
Strong Communication
Influencing Skills
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Self-Motivated & Proactive
Key Competencies
Shop-floor HR expertise
Manufacturing HR leadership
Industrial harmony management
Change management
Stakeholder management
Employee relations
Strategic HR planning
How to Apply

Email: Careers.GyprocIndia@saint-gobain.com