Vertical Head Transformer Manufacturing

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the overall Transformer Manufacturing business, with end-to-end accountability for P&L, production, quality, testing, maintenance, supply chain, capacity utilization, cost optimization, and operational excellence. The role will establish a high-performance, technology-enabled manufacturing ecosystem capable of delivering power and distribution transformers with the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. It will also drive continuous improvement, capacity expansion, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth in line with the organization's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for power and distribution transformers.
• Manage production across core cutting, coil winding, core-coil assembly, tanking, and final assembly.
• Drive production planning, capacity utilization, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure timely production and dispatch aligned with project and customer requirements.
• Manage overall plant operations, manpower, equipment and infrastructure.
• Optimize plant capacity and identify bottlenecks for capacity enhancement.
• Drive lean manufacturing, automation, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilization of machinery, tooling and production resources.

Required Skills

• 20–25 years of overall experience in manufacturing/operations, preferably in Power / Distribution Transformer or Heavy Electrical Equipment industries.
• Minimum 8–10 years in senior plant/operations leadership roles such as Plant Head, Factory Head, GM Manufacturing, SGM Manufacturing, or Head – Operations.
• Strong experience in transformer manufacturing, including core cutting, winding, core-coil assembly, tanking, oil filling and testing.
• Track record of managing a large-scale manufacturing plant with significant production capacity and workforce.
• Experience in managing manufacturing costs, budgets, CAPEX and operational P&L.