Strategic

• Develop, plan and implement a robust business plan (machine / manpower / finance) in consultation with the Senior Leadership team.
• Review and maintain optimal organizational structure, hierarchy and headcount to balance workload as well as budgets.
• Provide leadership to the entire operations team such that all key stakeholders involved in development, production and dispatch  range of products, thrive in a highly motivated & high performing environment.
• Identify and drive strategic initiatives to improve productivity / process & on time performance by benchmarking industry practices.
• Track, review and monitor key business performance indicators regularly and implement cost effective strategies as required to sustain and  grow the business.
• Review and assess new technology, advanced machinery, and software that will improve quality and operations cycle time.

Operational

• Institutionalize best manufacturing practices such that able to achieve “first time right” and continuously achieve customer satisfaction by providing high quality product and On time deliveries.
• Establish mechanisms to improve productivity and efficiency at the shop floor on an ongoing basis. Target +85 OEE
• Monitor budgets / costs / expenses viz-a-viz plan and suggest mechanisms to control them.
• Conduct effective review meetings with key stakeholders involved in procurement, producing parts, controlling quality, maintaining machines, controlling Inventory, and shipping products.
•  Develop a mechanism to continuously share knowledge and train resources involved in operations and review its effectiveness.
• Ensure that operations are carried out in a safe and conducive environment by following guidelines laid down by health & safety institutions and by adopting best practices.
• Ensure that workplace harmony is maintained at all times by working in collaboration with all key stakeholders (internal / external).
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales and network with new clients

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate Engineer (BE / B Tech) with 20+ years of experience in operations management with minimum 5 years in senior management / leadership role.
• Should have experience of leading a high performing, cross functional team ranging across Production, Procurement, Quality, Stores, etc. Work experience in a multi-national company environment would be advantage