Per conto di una realtà internazionale operante nel settore del lusso, siamo alla ricerca di un Finance Manager. La figura, con riporto diretto al Direttore Generale, avrà la responsabilità della gestione e del coordinamento del team Amministrazione e Controllo di Gestione, con un ruolo trasversale sulle principali attività economico-finanziarie dell’azienda e concrete possibilità di evoluzione verso il ruolo di CFO. Responsabilità principali: Coordinare le attività di amministrazione, contabilità, tesoreria e bilancio, garantendo correttezza e compliance della gestione amministrativa; Supervisionare la reportistica economico-finanziaria e il monitoraggio delle performance aziendali; Coordinare i processi di budgeting, forecasting e business planning, assicurando il rispetto delle scadenze di Gruppo; Gestire e sviluppare il sistema di controllo di gestione, attraverso KPI, costing e analisi economico-finanziarie a supporto del business; Gestire i rapporti con banche, società di revisione, consulenti e principali stakeholder finanziari e istituzionali. Requisiti: Laurea in Economia, Amministrazione, Finanza o discipline affini; 8–10 anni di esperienza in ambito Finance, con solido background sia in contabilità e bilancio sia nel controllo di gestione; Inglese fluente; Esperienza nella gestione e coordinamento di team; Saranno considerati un plus la provenienza da settori affini e la conoscenza di Dynamics e Tagetik. Sede di lavoro: Milano Centro, richiesta presenza in sede.Range retributivo: circa €100.000-115.000.

Our client are an international company that supply equipment and machinery at a clients factory in NORWICH. This role is based on the client site supporting the equipment keeping the factory running 24/7.Must have:Electrical Mechanical experience3 Phase This is a 12 Months FTC£32Kpa + £19Kpa shift allowance, 4 shift / 12 hour Rota. Supports the customer on a rotating shift pattern of four days 7am – 7pm; four days rest; four nights 7pm – 7am, four days rest, repeating. Mission: To be the front-line support for customer engagement on maintenance, knowledge, optimization, and performance of assigned equipment and ensure customers can utilize this equipment at the highest level of efficiency and uptime. Position Summary: The Site Service Technician is responsible for maintaining optimal performance and uptime of assigned equipment in a professional and customer centric approach. This role must complete expert level training for assigned products and be able to perform onsite customer engagements including installation, troubleshooting, break fix service, preventative maintenance, performance optimization and standard operating procedure (SOP) operator training to ensure all equipment is operating at the highest level of performance upon service engagement completion. Desired Requirements: High school / Primary technical education required and associate level technical college degree or greater preferred. 1 to 3 years’ experience in a break fix service environment preferred. Maintenance of a clear and safe driving record.

PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE HEAD Role Overview Role: Production Maintenance Head Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India – MIDC Chinchwad Industry: Textile Manufacturing Product: Adsorbent Cotton Pads, absorbent cotton, bleached cotton and cotton-based hygiene products Role Status: New Role Reporting To: Plant Head / Director – Operations Shift Responsibility: Two shifts initially, with readiness to transition to three shifts at a later date (The designation will be finalized based on the shortlisted candidate’s current profile, background, qualifications and experience following the interview and selection process) About Company The organization is a Pune-based, manufacturing company specializing in high-quality absorbent cotton, bleached cotton, and cotton-based hygiene products. With over two decades of industry experience, the organization serves international markets, including Japan, Germany, and Switzerland. What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is its position as a specialized, quality-driven manufacturing organization with modern and automated facilities, international quality standards, and strong exposure to export markets. For candidates, this can be a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the complete manufacturing and quality processes, take ownership of key responsibilities, and grow within a focused and professionally managed organization. The manufacturing facility is located in MIDC Chinchwad, Pune, while the registered office is located in Mumbai. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, technically strong and result-oriented Production Maintenance Head to take integrated ownership of production operations and plant maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for achieving the highest possible output and productivity while meeting production deadlines, maintaining product quality, ensuring machine and utility reliability, and complying with all applicable safety, statutory, hygiene, SOP and quality requirements. The role combines production leadership with maintenance oversight for a highly automated manufacturing environment comprising 40+ machines (few German special machines), including PLC-controlled systems, VFDs, Servo Motors and other automated control systems, along with 7–8 compressors and the Utility Department. The role requires close coordination between Production, Maintenance, Quality and other functions to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted operations. Scope of Responsibility · Production workforce as of date: approximately 25 Operators, 35 Helpers and 10–12 Staff members. · Production and maintenance responsibility for 40+ machines. · Equipment exposure including PLC systems, VFDs, Servo Motors, sensors, instrumentation, electrical control panels, pneumatic systems and other automated equipment. · Exposure to Rieter make machinery is preferred / an added advantage. · Maintenance and utility responsibility for 7–8 compressors and the Utility Department + ETP etc.. · Round-the-clock utility and maintenance support to production, with a strong focus on zero breakdowns during operations. Key Responsibilities A. Production Leadership & Operations · Lead and manage complete plant production activities across two shifts, with readiness for future three-shift operations. · Own daily, weekly and monthly production targets and ensure timely fulfilment of production schedules and customer commitments. · Drive optimum machine utilization, productivity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while minimizing downtime, wastage and operational losses. · Ensure the highest possible output while meeting deadlines and maintaining the required quality of product. · Build a high-performance shop-floor team through effective leadership, training, motivation, discipline and skill development. · Monitor attendance, manpower utilization, productivity and shift-wise performance. · Identify production bottlenecks and implement process and productivity improvement initiatives. · Coordinate closely with Planning, Quality, Procurement, Logistics and other functions for seamless plant operations. · Analyse production data and prepare / review MIS covering productivity, efficiency, wastage, downtime and target achievement. B. Maintenance Leadership & Reliability · Lead and oversee the complete maintenance function for 40+ production machines. · Ensure maximum machine availability, reliability and operational efficiency with minimum unplanned downtime. · Plan and implement preventive, predictive, condition-based and corrective maintenance programs. · Ensure effective maintenance planning and execution across all shifts without adversely affecting production commitments. · Ensure rapid diagnosis and resolution of machine breakdowns and drive a zero-breakdown mindset during production operations. · Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions. · Track and improve maintenance KPIs including Machine Availability, Plant Uptime, MTBF, MTTR, Breakdown Frequency and Preventive Maintenance Compliance. · Coordinate with OEMs, vendors and technical service providers for specialized maintenance requirements, modifications and troubleshooting. · Support installation, commissioning, stabilization and performance improvement of new machinery and automation projects. C. Electrical, Electronics & Automation · Demonstrate strong working knowledge of electrical and electronics systems used in automated manufacturing equipment. · Troubleshoot and support PLC-based machine control systems. · Handle / troubleshoot VFD drives and Servo Motor / Servo Drive systems. · Understand electrical control panels, sensors, instrumentation, pneumatic systems and related machine-control components. · Ensure timely identification of electrical, electronic, automation and control-system faults. · Rieter machine exposure / maintenance knowledge will be an added advantage. D. Utilities & Compressor Management · Oversee the Utility Department and maintenance of 7–8 compressors + ETP etc.. · Ensure round-the-clock utility support to production operations. · Maintain high reliability and availability of compressors and critical utilities, with a strong objective of zero breakdowns during operations. · Plan preventive and predictive maintenance for compressors and utility systems. · Monitor utility performance, energy consumption and opportunities for energy saving and cost optimization. · Ensure safe operation and maintenance of utility equipment and compliance with applicable statutory and safety requirements. E. Quality, Safety, Compliance & Documentation · Ensure production output consistently meets defined quality requirements and export-oriented manufacturing standards. · Work closely with Quality Assurance / Quality Control teams to reduce defects, rejections, wastage and customer complaints. · Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP, hygiene, safety, environmental and statutory requirements, as applicable. · Promote a culture of safety, housekeeping, discipline and operational excellence. · Ensure adherence to safe maintenance practices, including appropriate isolation / LOTO procedures. · Maintain production and maintenance records, equipment history, SOPs, schedules and audit documentation. F. Spares, Cost Control & Continuous Improvement · Develop and maintain adequate critical spare-parts inventory covering electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automation components. · Monitor spare consumption and establish effective replenishment / reorder mechanisms. · Optimize maintenance and manufacturing costs through effective manpower, machine, material, energy and inventory utilization. · Drive TPM, Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, reliability improvement and continuous improvement initiatives. · Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, machine modification and cost optimization. · Participate in CAPEX planning, equipment selection, technology upgrades and plant improvement projects. Team Leadership · Provide leadership to production and maintenance teams and establish clear accountability for output, quality, uptime and safety. · Coordinate production supervisors / shift in-charges, maintenance technicians, electricians, automation personnel, utility operators and external service contractors as applicable. · Plan manpower allocation, shift coverage and maintenance schedules. · Build technical and operational capability through structured training and skill-development programs. · Foster a culture of ownership, responsiveness, problem-solving and continuous improvement. Desired Candidate Profile Educational Qualification · Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline. · Additional qualifications / certifications in Manufacturing Excellence, TPM, Reliability Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Automation or Maintenance Management will be advantageous. Experience · Typically 12–20+ years of relevant manufacturing / production / maintenance experience, with substantial leadership exposure. · Strong experience in a plant-level Production and/or Maintenance leadership role. · Textile manufacturing background is preferred. Experience in Textile, Non-Woven, Cotton Processing, Medical Textile, Hygiene Products, Technical Textile, Packaging, FMCG Manufacturing or other highly automated / machine-intensive manufacturing environments will be considered. · Strong experience managing shop-floor teams and multi-shift manufacturing operations. · Hands-on exposure to 30+ / 40+ automated production machines and maintenance management is strongly preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Production Target Achievement 2. Machine Availability and Plant Uptime 3. Machine Utilization and OEE 4. Reduction in Downtime and Breakdown Frequency 5. MTBF Improvement and MTTR Reduction 6. Preventive Maintenance Compliance 7. Quality Compliance and Reduction in Rejection / Scrap 8. On-Time Delivery Performance 9. Workforce Efficiency 10. Maintenance and Manufacturing Cost Control 11. Energy Efficiency Improvements 12. Safety and Statutory Compliance How to Apply If your experience matches the above requirements and you are interested in this opportunity, please share your updated CV with answers to below queries to [email protected] A. Candidate Information Required 1. Total Years of Experience: 2. Relevant Experience: 3. Notice Period / Buyout Option: 4. How soon can you join if selected? 5. Current CTC + Variable: 6. Fixed CTC: 7. Expected CTC: 8. Genuine Reason for Job Change: 9. Current Location: 10. Native Place: 11. Current Designation: 12. Current Company Turnover: 13. Current Reporting Manager – Designation: 14. How many years of experience do you have in a Production Head / Production Manager / senior production leadership role with details? 15. How many years of experience do you have in Textile / Non-Woven / Cotton / Hygiene Products manufacturing? Please mention name of industries worked with details? 16. How many years of experience do you have managed a shop-floor workforce of 50+ employees, including Operators, Helpers, Supervisors and Staff with details? 17. How many years of experience do you have managing production operations across two or more shifts? 18. How many years of experience do you have managing 30+ production machines in an automated manufacturing environment with details? 19. How many years of experience do you have in OEE improvement, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, productivity improvement and downtime reduction? 20. How many years of experience do you have working with PLC, VFD, Servo Motors and other automated machine-control systems with details? 21. How many years of experience do you have ensuring production compliance with Quality, Safety, GMP/SOP and other manufacturing standards with details? 22. How many years of experience do you have in Maintenance Management within a manufacturing plants and Utility Management with details?

Selezioniamo per azienda di Ozzano dell'Emilia un backoffice commerciale con conoscenza della lingua tedesca e/o francese. Ruolo e responsabilità: La risorsa sarà inserita all’interno del team commerciale con responsabilità operative e di supporto nella gestione dell’intero ciclo ordine-cliente. In particolare si occuperà di: • Supporto operativo alla rete vendita per lo sviluppo commerciale • Gestione e fidelizzazione dei clienti acquisiti • Contatto quotidiano con la clientela per la definizione di offerte ed ordini • Inserimento e gestione ordini clienti. • Aggiornamento puntuale delle anagrafiche articoli e clienti; • Elaborazione e aggiornamento delle statistiche di vendita quindicinali; • Coordinamento operativo con ufficio tecnico e logistica; RAL compresa tra 30-40.000 €

Executive Director – Construction & Infrastructure Location: Satu Mare, RomaniaEmployment type: Full-time on site, executive leadership position About the company We are recruiting on behalf of a private construction group active in road infrastructure, road and bridge works, and hydro-utility services, with consolidated operations in Transylvania and projects of national scale. The company has over 25 years of activity, in-house execution capabilities, heavy machinery, and its own materials production, with a consolidated turnover of over RON 115 million. Mission of the role The Executive Director takes over the overall leadership of the company, with full authority over commercial, operational, and production activity, reporting directly to the shareholders for achieving strategic objectives. The role calls for vision, execution discipline, and the ability to build a high-performing organization — with a focus on sustainable growth, on-time and on-budget project delivery, operational efficiency, and strengthening the company's position in the infrastructure market. Key responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Defines and implements, together with the shareholders, the company's medium- and long-term development strategy Identifies and capitalizes on expansion opportunities — projects, partnerships, public and private tenders Is accountable for the company's overall performance and the achievement of business objectives Operational Leadership Ensures strategic alignment between commercial activity and project execution across all business lines Guarantees compliance with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards on active sites Decides on resource allocation — machinery, teams, materials — according to company priorities Identifies and manages operational risks affecting contract delivery Commercial Portfolio & Tenders Coordinates the identification, evaluation, and submission of bids for public contracts (CNAIR, CNIR, county councils, city halls) Develops and maintains strategic relationships with public beneficiaries and partners Oversees the structuring of consortia and technical documentation for complex tenders Organizational Professionalization Implements management processes and standards suited to the company's stage of maturity Builds and develops the leadership team, strengthening a performance culture Reports periodically to the shareholders on the company's operational, commercial, and financial status Requirements – mandatory experience ⚠️This role is open exclusively to professionals with confirmed experience in construction and infrastructure companies. CVs without this background will not be considered. Mandatory: minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure construction (roads, bridges, hydro-technical works), including at least 5 years in a leadership role (Operations Director, Projects Director, General/Executive Director, Division Director) Mandatory: proven experience managing contracts with public beneficiaries Higher technical education — civil engineering, roads and bridges, hydro-engineering, or related fields Familiarity with public procurement legislation and SEAP procedures Strong knowledge of execution processes in road infrastructure and/or hydro-technical works Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, terms of reference, and FIDIC contracts Experience in resource management — machinery, execution teams, subcontractors Leadership profile Proven experience leading complex companies or divisions, with full decision-making authority Strong results orientation, execution discipline, and prioritization skills in dynamic contexts Solid negotiation and institutional representation skills Integrity, decision-making stability, and the ability to build trust across the organization and with shareholders What we offer A general leadership position, with real decision-making autonomy and direct influence over the company's strategic direction A complete operational portfolio — road execution, bridges, hydro-utilities, in-house materials production Direct reporting to the shareholders A stable company, with in-house infrastructure and an active portfolio of public and private sector contracts An attractive salary package, negotiable based on experience and profile How to apply Interested candidates are invited to apply with an updated CV in Romanian or English. Confidentiality of the application is guaranteed.

Sales Manager – Food Ingredients (m/w/d) | Berlin Für ein etabliertes Unternehmen aus der Lebensmittelindustrie suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen erfahrenen Sales Manager (m/w/d) für den weiteren Ausbau des B2B-Geschäfts. Die Position ist am Standort Berlin angesiedelt. Gesucht wird eine vertriebsstarke Persönlichkeit, die bestehende Kundenbeziehungen weiterentwickelt und gleichzeitig Freude daran hat, neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu identifizieren und neue Kunden zu gewinnen. Sales Manager – Food Ingredients (m/w/d) | Berlin Deine Aufgaben Verantwortung und Weiterentwicklung eines bestehenden Industriekundenportfolios im DACH-Markt und – je nach Erfahrung – in weiteren internationalen Märkten Betreuung und Beratung bestehender Kunden aus der Lebensmittelindustrie Eigenständige Akquisition von Neukunden und Aufbau strategischer Kundenbeziehungen Business Development und Identifikation neuer Markt- und Sales-Potenziale Vertrieb und Weiterentwicklung des bestehenden Produktportfolios im Bereich Food Ingredients Kundenentwicklungsplanung sowie Führung von Vertrags- und Preisverhandlungen Aktives Kundenbeziehungsmanagement mit regelmäßigen Kundenbesuchen Analyse von Märkten, Segmenten und Wettbewerbern Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internen und externen Schnittstellen Dein Profil Mehrjährige Erfahrung im B2B-Vertrieb von Food Ingredients Bestehende Kontakte innerhalb der deutschen und/oder europäischen Lebensmittelindustrie Erfahrung in relevanten Segmenten der Lebensmittelindustrie, beispielsweise Süßwaren, von Vorteil Erfahrung in der Neukundenakquise und im Business Development Zusätzliche Einkaufs- oder Handelserfahrung von Vorteil Ausgeprägte Vertriebsstärke, Verhandlungsgeschick und Durchsetzungsvermögen Kundenorientierte, eigenständige und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise Hohe Eigeninitiative und Reisebereitschaft Abgeschlossenes betriebswirtschaftliches Studium oder kaufmännische Ausbildung mit entsprechender Berufserfahrung Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse Interesse? Du bringst Erfahrung im B2B-Vertrieb innerhalb der Lebensmittelindustrie mit und möchtest den weiteren Ausbau eines nationalen und internationalen Geschäfts aktiv mitgestalten? Dann freue ich mich auf deine Kontaktaufnahme oder deinen aktuellen Lebenslauf. Pamela KakurSenior Recruitment Consultant DACHAntal [email protected]+49 174 4674921

Regional Sales Manager – Polymers | APAC & Emerging Markets Location: Mumbai Compensation : Upto 45 Lacs only Experience: 5+ Years Function: Sales / Business Development / Key Account Management Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Polymers / Petrochemicals About the Role We are looking for an experienced Regional Sales Manager – Polymers to drive business growth across India, Southeast Asia and selected Central Asian/Middle Eastern markets for a leading global specialty chemicals organization. The role will focus on polymer products used in high-value industrial applications, including Polymer-Modified Bitumen (PMB) and paving applications. This is a highly commercial role with a strong technical element — approximately 70% commercial and 30% technical — ideal for professionals who combine strong B2B sales capabilities with a sound understanding of polymers, specialty chemicals or related products. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute regional sales plans in line with global and regional business strategies. Drive sales and business development across assigned markets and key accounts. Develop strategic account plans to maximize revenue and identify opportunities for business growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic buyers, technical stakeholders and key influencers within customer organizations. Understand customer requirements, end-use applications and product value propositions. Manage commercial activities including pricing, negotiations, contracts, product transitions and special commercial arrangements. Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of projects and business opportunities. Identify new customers, applications and incremental business opportunities. Work closely with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Customer Service to address customer requirements and develop solutions. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs and provide insights to regional/global leadership. Manage sales forecasts, customer demand and product allocation in coordination with sales leadership. Support product innovation and communicate new product/application developments to customers. Maintain strong CRM and pipeline discipline and provide regular business updates. Travel extensively across the assigned region, expected to be approximately one-third of the role. Ideal Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree required; technical/scientific degree preferred. 5+ years of relevant B2B sales/business development experience. Experience in polymers, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, synthetic rubber, elastomers or related industrial products. Experience in selling products to industrial customers and managing strategic/key accounts. Strong commercial orientation with the ability to understand technical products and their end-use applications. Experience in pricing, commercial negotiations, account planning and pipeline management. Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams. Willingness and ability to undertake significant international travel. Preferred Background We are particularly interested in candidates coming from manufacturing/producer organizations in sectors such as: Specialty Chemicals Polymers Petrochemicals Synthetic Rubber / Elastomers Oil & Gas / Big Oil Polymer-Modified Bitumen / Asphalt Industrial Chemicals Important: Candidates should have experience working with a manufacturer/producer. Profiles primarily from trading companies, agents or pure distribution businesses will not be considered.

8-10 years’ experience, flexible for the right candidate Domain knowledge Basic knowledge of optical domain – DWDM OSS – knowledge of Service Assurance processes - T2R – FCAPS, ITSM processes, good knowledge of SNMP and telemetry Knowledge of COTS products NW monitoring – SMARTS, Watch4Net or similar products / technologies Knowledge of NMS platforms – Ciena, Nokia (Infinera) etc Software engineering skills Java, Javascript, Python scripting skills, Bash, Powershell, Perl, HTML, CSS, REST APIs etc Knowledge of automation, any low-code / no-code platforms Database : Oracle, PL/SQL, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Prometheus time-series), Postgres, MariaDB, Devops: Good understanding of CI/CD methodology and tools Jenkins, Gitlab pipelines, Kubernetes, Operating systems Reasonable understanding of Linux & Windows Infrastructure Adequate knowledge of virtualization & containerizationconcepts Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization platforms

AGM – Quality | Manufacturing Industry, Pune Location: Chakan, PuneFunction: QualityDesignation: Assistant General Manager – QualityExperience: 15–20 YearsQualification: BE/B.Tech – Electrical/Electronics preferred; MBA/PGDM in Operations/Supply Chain preferred About the Role We are looking for an experienced Quality Leader to drive Quality strategy, governance and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing plants and the R&D/Product Development function. The role will be responsible for establishing common Quality standards, strengthening customer and supplier quality, ensuring QMS compliance, driving NPD Quality, reducing defects and warranty failures, and building a strong prevention-oriented Quality culture across the organization. Key Responsibilities 1. Multi-Plant Quality Governance Establish and deploy common Quality standards, systems, KPIs and governance mechanisms across manufacturing plants. Review plant-wise Quality performance, risks and improvement initiatives. Identify systemic Quality issues and drive horizontal deployment of corrective and preventive actions. Benchmark performance across plants and implement best practices. 2. QMS & Compliance Drive compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements and applicable statutory/regulatory requirements. Lead internal, customer and certification audit readiness. Ensure effective CAPA and timely closure of audit findings. Strengthen risk-based and preventive Quality management. 3. Customer Quality Own the overall Customer Quality strategy, including customer PPM, complaints, rejections, returns, scorecards and quality ratings. Lead critical customer complaints and escalations using 8D and structured RCA. Drive reduction in customer complaints, PPM and field failures. Build strong relationships with customer Quality and Engineering teams and support customer audits. 4. Supplier Quality Drive supplier Quality performance, Supplier PPM and corrective-action effectiveness. Lead supplier audits, process assessments, APQP/PPAP and supplier capability improvement. Work closely with SCM/Procurement on high-risk suppliers and improvement plans. Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions at supplier locations. 5. R&D / Design Quality Embed Quality requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. Establish Quality gates covering design, prototype, validation, industrialization and production. Review DFMEA, product risks, design specifications, engineering changes and validation plans. Drive Design-for-Quality and Design-for-Manufacturability in collaboration with R&D and Engineering. Ensure customer and field-quality learnings are incorporated into future product development. 6. New Product Development – APQP / PPAP Lead Quality involvement in NPD and ensure effective APQP deployment. Ensure timely completion and review of PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and PPAP. Establish Quality gates through prototype, pilot, launch and SOP stages. Drive first-time-right product launches and timely customer PPAP approvals. 7. Process, Product & Manufacturing Quality Drive improvement in FPY, rework, scrap, internal defects and process variation. Strengthen incoming, in-process and final Quality controls. Ensure adherence to Control Plans, approved process parameters and reaction plans. Promote SPC, Poka-Yoke, process capability, traceability and defect-prevention practices. Partner with Operations and Engineering to eliminate recurring manufacturing defects. 8. Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Establish a structured problem-solving framework using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto and RCA. Review major internal, customer and supplier Quality issues. Drive Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma and Poka-Yoke initiatives across plants. Track measurable improvements in defects, FPY, scrap, rework, customer PPM and Quality cost. 9. Warranty & Field Quality Drive product reliability and customer satisfaction through effective field-failure analysis. Monitor warranty claims, field failures and major failure modes. Lead cross-functional investigations and corrective actions. Ensure field-quality learning is incorporated into product design, processes and control plans. 10. Quality Cost & Digitalization Monitor and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across plants. Track scrap, rework, rejection, warranty and customer-failure costs. Drive digitization of Quality reporting, dashboards, traceability and performance monitoring. Use Quality analytics to identify trends, recurring issues and emerging risks. 11. People & Leadership Lead, coach and develop Plant Quality Heads/Managers and specialist Quality teams. Build organizational capability in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, auditing and structured problem solving. Develop internal auditors, technical specialists and future Quality leaders. Establish succession plans for critical Quality positions. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should have: 15–20 years of experience in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, QMS and/or Operational Excellence. Strong exposure to multi-plant Quality management. Experience working with R&D / Product Development and NPD Quality. Strong understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements. Hands-on expertise in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, 8D, CAPA and RCA. Experience in Customer Quality, Supplier Quality and manufacturing/process Quality. Exposure to Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and continuous improvement. Strong leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional influencing capabilities. Ability to combine strategic Quality leadership with hands-on execution. Key Competencies Quality Leadership | Multi-Plant Quality Governance | Customer Quality | Supplier Quality | QMS | APQP | PPAP | FMEA | SPC | MSA | 8D | CAPA | RCA | Manufacturing Quality | NPD Quality | Warranty & Field Quality | Lean Six Sigma | Kaizen | COPQ | Quality Analytics | Digital Quality Systems What We Are Looking For We are particularly interested in professionals who have managed Quality across multiple manufacturing locations, rather than candidates whose experience is limited to a single plant. Strong exposure to customer-facing Quality, supplier development, NPD/APQP-PPAP and Quality governance will be highly relevant for this position. The role also requires someone who can influence senior stakeholders while remaining close to plant-level execution.

•Responsible for driving the foundational and thematic initiatives as per the global OE framework and the Long range plan. Should work closely with the core OE team and the leadership to refine the initiatives and approach in LRP, to help address the key business challenges. •Should be able to define, refine and program manage the thematic initiatives i.e. OEE improvement, OTIF improvement, COPQ reduction, LSS WB/YB/GB/BB certification etc •Should be open to the special requirements to support any key challenge and add to the current program, in discussion with the manager. Should take regular opportunities for a step back view on the development and challenges against the key imperatives, and induce enhancement in the OE LRP accordingly. •Should partner with the other OE team members to cohesively drive the key OE program and agenda. •Ensure the business and site imperatives/KPIs are achieved through the DMS as an overarching program. •Should partner with the site OE leads to facilitate the strategy deployment process effectively and efficiently, towards the objective of Zero Defects, Zero Deterrents, Zero Harm, and Zero Waste. Can ensure the key burning issues of the sites are translated adequately through the PMS standard, across the tiers. •Conduct data analytics and diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities in processes. Amalgamate the thematic improvement projects with DMS elements, to enhance Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and safety continuously. •Provide on-site/remote assistance to the site OE leads and the teams, for smooth implementation of the foundational and thematic initiatives, as per the OE LRP. •Strategize and deliver the training events to enhance the capability of site OE resources and leaders on the LSS belt modules. •An expert in the use of Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma tools & methodology. Coach and guide the users on utilizing these tools appropriately to implement projects and drive problem-solving. Should be able to proactively identify obstacles and thus assist in managing the projects •Facilitate drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model. •Drive the digitalization / AI of applicable foundational & thematic programs.