Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations

Senior Vice President Operations

Key Responsibilities :

1. Manufacturing Operations Leadership :

- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple plants to ensure achievement of production, quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.

- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with organizational growth and business goals.

- Drive operational stability and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing facilities.

- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.

2. Multi-Plant Management :

- Oversee performance and operational effectiveness of multiple manufacturing locations.

- Standardize processes, systems, and best practices across plants to achieve operational consistency.

- Monitor plant performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to address operational gaps.

- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among plant leadership teams.

3. Manufacturing Excellence & Lean Transformation :

- Lead manufacturing excellence programs focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and process optimization.

- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

- Establish a culture of operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.

- Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

4. Quality Management :

- Ensure adherence to global quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

- Drive quality improvement initiatives to minimize defects, rework, warranty claims, and customer complaints.

- Strengthen quality systems and foster a culture of zero-defect manufacturing.

- Collaborate with quality teams to implement preventive and corrective actions.

5. Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 :

- Lead digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations.

- Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, smart manufacturing, and data analytics.

- Enhance operational visibility through digital dashboards, MES, ERP integration, and real-time performance monitoring.

- Identify and implement technology-driven productivity and efficiency improvements.

6. Financial & Business Performance :

- Manage manufacturing budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.

- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.

- Support revenue growth through improved manufacturing capabilities, capacity utilization, and operational agility.

- Monitor and improve key financial metrics including productivity, conversion costs, inventory levels, and profitability.

7. Supply Chain & Operational Coordination :

- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure seamless operations.

- Support capacity planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization.

- Ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining quality and cost objectives.

8. People Leadership & Organizational Development :

- Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership and operations teams.

- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

- Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

- Foster collaboration and alignment across cross-functional teams.

9. Safety, Compliance & Sustainability :

- Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

- Promote a strong culture of workplace safety and operational discipline.

- Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

- Production Output & Capacity Utilization

- Manufacturing Cost Reduction

- Revenue & Profitability Growth

- Quality Performance (PPM, Defect Rates, Customer Complaints)

- On-Time Delivery (OTD)

- Inventory Optimization

- Lean & Continuous Improvement Savings

- Safety Metrics (LTIFR, Incident Rates)

- Employee Productivity & Engagement

- Digital Transformation Milestones

Qualifications & Experience :

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

- MBA / Master's Degree in Operations Management preferred.

- 20+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations within leading automotive or automotive component organizations.

- Proven track record of managing multi-plant operations and large-scale manufacturing environments.

- Strong experience in manufacturing excellence, lean transformation, quality management, and digital transformation initiatives.

- Demonstrated success in driving operational stability, cost optimization, and revenue growth.