Operations Head - Manufacturing/Industrial

Location - Bangalore

Experience - 22 - 29 Years

Industry Preference - Manufacturing / Engineering / Industrial Operations / Automotive / Heavy Engineering / Process Industry

Employment Type - Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly accomplished and strategic Operations Head to lead and drive end-to-end operational excellence across manufacturing and plant operations. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing large-scale operations, driving productivity, optimizing costs, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams. The incumbent will be responsible for achieving business goals through strong operational governance, process improvements, quality management, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead overall plant and business operations to achieve organizational objectives.

- Drive operational strategies aligned with business growth and profitability targets.

- Ensure smooth execution of production planning and manufacturing operations.

- Monitor plant productivity, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.

- Lead initiatives for process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

- Manage production costs, operational budgets, and resource utilization.

- Ensure adherence to quality standards, compliance policies, and operational SOPs.

- Drive implementation of safety standards and EHS practices across operations.

- Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, maintenance, and quality teams for seamless operations.

- Monitor equipment utilization and reduce operational downtime.

- Lead manpower planning, workforce productivity, and organizational discipline.

- Strengthen operational controls and performance monitoring systems.

- Drive automation and digitization initiatives for operational excellence.

- Manage stakeholder relationships including vendors, contractors, and internal leadership teams.

- Ensure timely reporting of operational MIS, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

- Build high-performing teams through mentoring, coaching, and leadership development.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

- Achievement of production and operational targets.

- Improvement in plant productivity and efficiency metrics.

- Reduction in operational costs and process wastage.

- Improvement in OEE and equipment utilization.

- Achievement of quality and customer delivery targets.

- Reduction in downtime and operational bottlenecks.

- Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

- Compliance with safety, statutory, and regulatory standards.

- Improvement in workforce productivity and engagement.

- Successful execution of strategic operational initiatives.

- Optimization of inventory and resource utilization.

- Enhancement of operational governance and reporting systems.

Required Skillsets:

- Strong expertise in operations and plant management.

- Proven experience in handling large-scale manufacturing operations.

- Strong leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.

- Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Strong understanding of production planning and process optimization.

- Knowledge of quality systems, EHS standards, and compliance frameworks.

- Excellent budgeting, cost control, and operational planning skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Expertise in stakeholder and cross-functional team management.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- Ability to drive transformation and operational excellence initiatives.

- Strong understanding of automation and process digitization.

- Experience in handling large teams and multi-functional operations.

- Proficiency in operational MIS, KPI management, and reporting tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- 22 - 29 years of experience in operations leadership roles.

- Proven experience in managing large manufacturing or industrial operations.

- Strong exposure to strategic planning, plant operations, and business excellence.

- Experience in handling high-volume production environments preferred.

- Engineering degree with MBA preferred.

- Demonstrated track record in driving operational transformation and profitability