Manufacturing & Production
13 Oct
Cheif Operating Officer
We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead Foundry and Machine Shop operations, with full responsibility for P&L, EBITDA, manufacturing excellence, capacity, quality, delivery, cost reduction and customer satisfaction across the business.
The position requires a BE/B.Tech graduate in Mechanical, Metallurgy or Production Engineering with approximately 20–30 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably gained in large-scale foundry and precision machining operations serving automotive and Tier-1 customers. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Lean, TPM and Six Sigma, a proven record in turnaround, margin improvement and cost reduction, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Take complete P&L and operational ownership of Foundry and Machine Shop operations, including EBITDA, revenue, cost and operating performance.
Drive end-to-end manufacturing excellence, productivity, OEE, capacity and throughput.
Lead foundry and precision machining operations with a focus on yield, cycle time, quality and delivery.
Drive Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.
Ensure on-time delivery above 98%, robust quality systems and strong OEM and Tier-1 customer satisfaction.
Drive cost reduction across energy, manpower, tooling, yield, scrap and conversion cost.
Lead capacity planning, CAPEX, technology upgrades and plant scalability.
Optimise the complete value chain from raw material to casting, machining and finished product.
Lead customer escalations, audits and critical quality or delivery issues.
Build a high-performance leadership team with strong accountability, ownership and succession capability.
Drive strategic growth through new programs, localisation, technology and capacity expansion.
Benchmark operations against global manufacturing best practices and deliver measurable transformation.
Report to the CMD / ED on business performance, key KPIs and strategic priorities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy or Production Engineering with approximately 20–30 years of relevant experience; MBA or Executive Management Program preferred.
Proven experience heading large-scale foundry and machining operations in automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing.
Demonstrated success in turnaround, margin improvement, cost reduction and operational transformation.
Strong P&L management skills, with a track record of EBITDA improvement.
Hands-on understanding of casting and precision machining, including yield, scrap, cycle time and conversion cost.
Strong experience in Lean, TPM and Six Sigma, with the ability to deliver OEE above 85% and capacity utilisation above 90%.
Experience in CAPEX planning, technology upgrades and capacity expansion.
Strong understanding of quality systems, customer PPM, OEM and Tier-1 audits, supply chain and customer management.
Ability to lead large teams while building leaders, ownership and strong accountability.