Head/AVP Operations

Job Summary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores and Operations.
• Ensure smooth production operations to achieve daily/monthly production and delivery targets.
• Monitor and improve OEE, productivity, machine utilization and overall plant efficiency.
• Drive cost reduction, waste elimination and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, workforce utilization and team performance.
• Implement TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement practices.
• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance teams to minimize rejection, breakdowns and production downtime.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, SOPs and statutory compliance.
• Monitor key plant KPIs and prepare action plans to improve productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Manage plant capacity planning, production scheduling and resource allocation as per business requirements.
• Develop and mentor plant teams, ensuring strong discipline, accountability and operational excellence.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions for sustainable improvement.
• Work closely with senior management on plant strategy, expansion, capacity enhancement and operational planning.
• Fastener manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, with knowledge of fastener production processes and related manufacturing operations.

Required Skills

• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Cost Budget Control
• Team Leadership
• Production Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Compliance
• KPI Performance Management
• Project Management
• ERP / SAP
• Problem Solving

Required Qualification Key Skills

• Plant Operations
• Maintenance