AGENTS OF CHANGE

THE 12" ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF MANUFACTURING TODAY BRINGS FORTH THE POWER LIST OF THOSE WHO ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING RUN AN ENTIRE MANUFACTURING PLANT

- SUJATHA VISHNURAJ

Productivity, predictability and consistency—that sums up the role of the plant manager. Plant managers are the grease that makes manufacturing companies run smoothly. They are responsible for not only planning and process skills but people skills at a high level.

If you are asking, “Why is the position of Plant Head or Head of Manufacturing so important?” first consider the importance of manufacturing as a whole. Manufacturing is a critical contributor to the economy. It is responsible for many things we use daily, from laptops to television, to the bridge you pass over on the way to work. It is essential to other industries, like healthcare, in supplying vital technology and equipment. Without manufacturers, we would not have the assets, advancements, or solidity we do today. Manufacturing, as a whole, is powered by innovation and technology.

However, manufacturing companies could only thrive with their Manufacturing leaders. These professionals ensure that the production process is safe, efficient, precise, and meets quality standards. In other words, they ensure success.

Therefore, on our 12th anniversary, we asked them about their challenges and the trends that will define the manufacturing sector in the coming years.

ANURAGAM VATSA

PLANT HEAD, RSB TRANSMISSIONS, PANT NAGAR

"Though India has always had a culture of recycling and reuse, its rapid economic growth, growing population, the impact of climate change and rising environmental pollution, adopting a circular economy is more imperative now."