Job Title: Vice President / Director Copper Products Plant, Greenfield Project.

Experience: 15 to 20+ Years.

Location: Vapi / Rajkot, Gujarat.

Work Mode: On-Site.

Project Type: Greenfield.

Department: Manufacturing & Operations.

Industry: Non-Ferrous Metals / Copper Tube Manufacturing.

Job Brief:

- One of our esteemed clients is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President / Director to lead and oversee the entire operations of their copper tube manufacturing business.

- This strategic leadership position is responsible for providing clear direction, driving operational excellence, optimising costs, and upholding the highest standards of safety and quality across all plant units, while ensuring alignment with the companys broader business objectives.

- The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, deep industry expertise, and a proven track record in scaling high-efficiency copper production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all plant heads and production units (tubes, pipes and sheets).

- Drive operational efficiency, quality, and productivity across all production units while meeting budgetary and delivery timelines.

- Lead capacity expansion, modernisation, and technology upgradation initiatives in line with global best practices.

- Ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment from raw material sourcing to final dispatch in coordination with procurement and logistics.

- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.

- Monitor and ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), statutory, and regulatory norms.

- Develop and track KPIs across plants and units, driving performance improvements and cost reduction.

- Collaborate with R&D, Sales & Marketing, and Business Strategy teams for product innovation and market alignment.

- Mentor, coach, and develop senior plant leadership and build succession pipelines.

- Support sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives at the operational level.

Qualifications:

- 15 to 20+ years of experience in copper tube manufacturing operations, with at least 10+ years in leadership roles overseeing multiple plants.

- Proven track record in managing large-scale operations for copper tubes, pipes and sheets.

- Strong exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and modern manufacturing practices.

- Hands-on experience in driving automation, digitisation, and process excellence initiatives.

- Excellent leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, and compliance-driven environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Improvement in production efficiency and yield.

- Reduction in cost per tonne of output.

- On-time delivery performance and adherence to quality standards.

- Downtime reduction and maintenance effectiveness.

- Safety performance, incident rates, and compliance with regulatory standards.

- Employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention metrics.

Why Join Us?:

- Be part of a new and exciting venture with strong backing.

- Opportunity to lead a plant.

- Work with experienced and committed promoters.

- A chance to create, lead, and grow something meaningful from the ground up.