COO - Operations - Manufacturing & Retail Industry - IIM/IIT/ISB/MDI/FMS/Ivy League

COO - Operations - Manufacturing and Retail industry

Responsibility:

- Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company's business plan and overall strategic vision.

- Assist executive team members in creating, growing and building a world class, industry leading organization.

- Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the CFO, CEO and other key executive team members.

- Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.

- Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.

- Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the company.

- Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

- Works with other executives on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation programs.

- Work closely with senior management team to create, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within the company.

- Operational control, On-time delivery of product with quality.

- Cost reduction strategy and focus on Supply Chain and Logistics.

- Responsible for entire Operations except sales and Marketing.

- Work closely with Vertical Heads and develop succession Plan for each vertical and Plants.

- Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management level employees and executive leadership team members.

- Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, and all other professional business relationships.

- Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines.

Education & Experience:

- B.E & MBA from Tier - 1 Business School / IIT

- 15+ years of experience in Operations and good track record.

- Someone from product based / Furniture related industry would be preferred.

- Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills.

- Budgeting and/or financial focused mind-set helpful.