PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the overall Transformer Manufacturing business, with end-to-end accountability for P&L, production, quality, testing, maintenance, supply chain, capacity utilization, cost optimization, and operational excellence. The role will establish a high-performance, technology-enabled manufacturing ecosystem capable of delivering power and distribution transformers with the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. It will also drive continuous improvement, capacity expansion, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth in line with the organizations strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Operations:

- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for power and distribution transformers.

- Manage production across core cutting, coil winding, core-coil assembly, tanking, and final assembly.

- Drive production planning, capacity utilization, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

- Ensure timely production and dispatch aligned with project and customer requirements.

- Manage overall plant operations, manpower, equipment and infrastructure.

- Optimize plant capacity and identify bottlenecks for capacity enhancement.

- Drive lean manufacturing, automation, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

- Ensure effective utilization of machinery, tooling and production resources.

Quality Management:

- Ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, codes and customer quality requirements.

- Establish robust quality control systems across winding, core assembly, tanking and finishing processes.

- Reduce rejection, rework and customer complaints.

- Coordinate with QA/QC and customer inspection teams for approvals and inspections.

Testing & Type Approvals:

- Oversee routine, type and special tests (impulse, temperature rise, short-circuit) as per IS/IEC standards.

- Ensure calibration and reliability of testing equipment and test-bay infrastructure.

- Coordinate third-party and customer witness testing for approvals and dispatch clearances.

Supply Chain & Inventory:

- Coordinate with procurement and SCM teams for timely availability of CRGO steel, copper/aluminium conductor, insulation materials and other components.

- Optimize raw material yield and minimize material wastage.

- Ensure effective inventory management and production sequencing.

Cost & Budget Management:

- Own manufacturing cost, conversion cost and productivity targets.

- Drive cost reduction through process optimization, material yield improvement, energy efficiency and manpower productivity.

- Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets and CAPEX requirements.

- Support the Business Unit Head in evaluating new capacity, technology and investment opportunities.

Team Leadership & People Development:

- Lead and develop a large manufacturing workforce comprising production, quality, testing, maintenance, PPC, stores and technical teams.

- Build a strong second line of leadership.

- Establish performance objectives and productivity metrics for key teams.

- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health & Environment:

- Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and statutory regulations.

- Drive zero-accident culture and implementation of safety systems.

- Ensure plant equipment, electrical systems and manufacturing processes comply with applicable standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution.