Role Purpose:

To lead and grow the Foundry Division as an independent profit centre, driving strategic, operational, and commercial excellence. The incumbent will be responsible for P&L management, market development, process improvement, technology upgradation, and team leadership to ensure sustained growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Business Leadership

- Develop and execute the business strategy aligned with the Groups overall goals.

- Identify and pursue growth opportunities in domestic and export markets.

- Build strong customer relationships and drive business diversification in industrial applications.

- Benchmark against global best practices to enhance competitiveness.

2. P&L and Operations Management

- Own full P&L responsibility revenue, margins, cost control, and working capital.

- Oversee foundry operations including melting, molding, casting, machining, and finishing.

- Drive productivity, yield improvement, and scrap reduction initiatives.

- Ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.

3. Quality, Technology, and Process Excellence

- Implement and sustain world-class quality systems (ISO, IATF, etc.).

- Champion adoption of advanced foundry technologies (automation, digital monitoring, simulation tools, etc.).

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and TPM practices.

4. Marketing and Customer Management

- Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies for industrial customers.

- Engage with OEMs and global buyers to enhance the business portfolio.

- Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery, consistent quality, and technical support.

5. People Leadership

- Build, develop, and motivate a high-performance cross-functional team.

- Drive safety, accountability, and performance culture across all levels.

- Nurture technical and managerial capability for succession planning.

6. Compliance, Sustainability & EHS

- Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety norms.

- Drive initiatives for sustainable manufacturing and carbon footprint reduction.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Revenue growth and profitability (EBITDA, ROCE).

- Capacity utilization and productivity improvement.

- Customer satisfaction index and new business acquisition.

- Cost competitiveness and operational efficiency.

- Safety performance and compliance adherence.

- Employee engagement and retention.

Candidate Profile:

Education:

- B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Production Engineering.

- MBA preferred but not mandatory.

Experience:

- 20+ years of experience in foundry or metal casting operations, with at least 5 to 7 years in a senior P&L leadership role.

- Proven experience in managing medium to large-scale foundry units supplying to industrial or automotive sectors.

- Strong exposure to modern foundry technology, automation, and quality systems.

Competencies:

- Strategic and commercial acumen.

- Strong technical grounding in foundry processes.

- Leadership and team-building skills.

- Execution focus with problem-solving orientation.

- Customer orientation and relationship management.

- Change management and digital mindset.

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Janakiraman J

Head - Operations at Talent Pursuits

Last Active: 05 December 2025

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