Head Operations

Role Purpose

To lead and manage end-to-end operations for the Process Division, ensuring effective production planning, on-time delivery, optimum resource utilization, quality, cost control, safety and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership across manufacturing, fabrication/assembly and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production and operations for process machinery and equipment, from order planning through manufacturing, assembly, testing and dispatch readiness.
• Develop and monitor production plans, capacity plans, priorities and delivery schedules in line with customer commitments and business requirements.
• Review order-wise progress, identify delays and bottlenecks, and drive timely corrective actions to achieve delivery targets.
• Manage production teams, supervisors, engineers and shop-floor manpower; set clear responsibilities, targets and performance expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Design/Engineering, Projects, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Sales and Service teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly are carried out as per approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and applicable customer requirements.
• Monitor productivity, manufacturing lead time, rework/rejection, material consumption, labour utilization and operating costs; implement improvement actions.
• Ensure effective material planning, inventory control, traceability and accountability for raw materials, bought-out components and consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction and cost optimization initiatives.
• Establish and review operational MIS, dashboards and KPIs; report progress, risks, delays and improvement plans to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, workplace safety practices, quality systems and applicable statutory requirements.
• Build team capability through coaching, performance reviews, skill development and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; higher qualifications are an advantage.
• 1215 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in process machinery, process equipment or industrial machinery manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing production planning, fabrication/assembly, shop-floor operations, delivery schedules and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, assembly, quality control and material management.
• Experience with production KPIs, cost control, capacity planning, MIS and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time production completion and delivery readiness
• Production plan adherence and manufacturing lead time
• Productivity, capacity and manpower utilization
• Rework/rejection levels and quality performance
• Material variance, wastage and operational cost control
• Safety, process compliance and continuous improvement outcomesRole & responsibilities

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