Head - Production - Fans Business

Description:

Role Overview:

An opportunity to lead a high-impact category in a fast-growing consumer durables organization and drive innovation in premium and BLDC fan technologies while shaping large-scale manufacturing operations with opportunities for growth and leadership visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations:

- Lead end-to-end production operations for the Fans category across manufacturing units.

- Develop and execute monthly/annual production plans aligned with sales forecasts.

- Improve OEE, throughput, material efficiency, and reduce production downtime.

Cost & Process Optimization:

- Drive cost efficiency through process improvements, automation, and vendor optimisation.

- Monitor and improve key KPIs: productivity, rejection %, yield, cost per unit, turnaround times.

Quality & Compliance:

- Oversee quality systems, ensuring compliance with BIS, safety, and internal quality standards.

- Ensure statutory compliance, audits, and adherence to manufacturing SOPs.

New Product Development & Industrialization:

- Partner with R&D / NPD teams for industrialisation of new fan models (ceiling, BLDC, premium ranges).

Workforce Management & Safety:

- Manage plant workforce, shift planning, skill development, and safety processes.

Qualifications

- Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred).

- Experience: 15+ years in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within consumer durables or electrical appliances

Skills:

- Expertise in production planning and process optimization.

- Strong knowledge of BIS standards and quality systems.

- Proven ability to manage large teams and drive performance.

- Familiarity with automation and lean manufacturing practices.

- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.