Business Head - Foundry Operations

Location: Coimbatore, India

Reporting to: Division Head

About the Role

This role leads a standalone foundry business as a strategic profit center. The Business Head will be accountable for driving growth, operational excellence, and profitability while strengthening market presence across industrial sectors. The position requires a blend of commercial leadership, deep foundry expertise, and the ability to scale performance through technology, people, and process excellence.

Key Accountabilities

Business & Growth Leadership

- Define and implement medium- to long-term business strategies aligned with overall organizational objectives

- Expand presence across domestic and international industrial markets

- Build a diversified customer portfolio across machinery, power, rail, construction, valves, pumps, and general engineering

- Track global benchmarks and translate best practices into competitive advantage

Financial & Operational Ownership

- Hold end-to-end responsibility for P&L performance, including margins, costs, and working capital

- Lead all manufacturing activities across melting, molding, casting, machining, and finishing

- Improve throughput, yield, and asset utilization while minimizing scrap and rework

- Ensure delivery reliability and adherence to customer commitments

Quality, Technology & Continuous Improvement

- Strengthen quality systems and certifications in line with global standards

- Drive modernization through automation, digital tools, and process simulation

- Embed lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement disciplines across operations

Sales & Customer Engagement

- Shape and execute go-to-market strategies for industrial and OEM customers

- Develop long-term relationships with key accounts and global buyers

- Partner with customers on technical solutions, quality assurance, and delivery excellence

People & Culture

- Build and mentor a strong leadership team across functions

- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and performance ownership

- Develop technical depth and leadership succession within the organization

Compliance, EHS & Sustainability

- Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety regulations

- Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact

- Drive world-class safety standards across operations

Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Production Engineering

- MBA or equivalent qualification is an advantage

Experience

- 20+ years in foundry or metal casting operations

- Minimum 5-7 years in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability

- Experience managing medium to large manufacturing units serving industrial and/or automotive customers

- Hands-on exposure to advanced foundry technologies, automation, and quality systems