President - Operations - Automotive

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage operations across multiple manufacturing plants.

- Drive Plant P&L, cost optimization, productivity, and operational performance.

- Oversee manufacturing, quality, production, and supply chain operations.

- Lead business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, TQM, and operational excellence practices.

- Drive business process excellence and improve plant efficiency.

- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.

- Develop and mentor plant leadership teams while fostering a high-performance culture.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and operational goals.

Required Skills:

- 18-25 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

- Proven experience managing multiple manufacturing plants.

- Strong expertise in:

1. Plant P&L Management

2. Sheet Metal Manufacturing

3. Manufacturing & Quality

4. Supply Chain Operations

5. Operational Excellence

6. Business Transformation

7. Lean Manufacturing

8. TPM & TQM

9. Business Process Excellence

10. People Management

- Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in automotive, engineering, or industrial manufacturing.

- Exposure to digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

- MBA/PGDM or equivalent management qualification is an added advantage.