COO - Manufacturing

Reporting to: Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead overall plant operations to ensure achievement of production, quality, and cost targets.

2. Develop and execute production plans using ERP systems for optimal resource utilization.

3. Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM to drive continuous improvement.

4. Establish company-wide quality standards and ensure compliance with industry benchmarks.

5. Drive productivity enhancements by introducing automation, process optimization, and data-

driven decision-making.

6. Manage supply chain functions including purchasing, stores, and vendor management.

7. Oversee workforce planning, skill development, and performance management for all operations staff.

8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer delivery schedules and maintain high service levels.

9. Monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability of operations.

10. Ensure compliance with statutory and safety regulations.

Industry Experience Required:

• Candidates should have significant exposure in manufacturing sectors such as:

• Light engineering goods (large volume manufacturing)

• Machinery manufacturing

• Electric motors, gearboxes, mechanical power transmissions

• Pumps, valves, compressors

• Hydraulic or pneumatic tools/equipment

• Generators, petrol-powered engines, electrical goods, transformers

• White goods, auto component manufacturing

Core Competencies:

• Leadership & People Management: Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

• Strategic Planning: Skilled in setting long-term goals and aligning operations to corporate objectives.

• Operational Excellence: Expertise in Lean, TPM, TQM, and productivity improvement techniques.

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as winding,

balancing, impregnation, lean assembly lines, and automated testing.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• BE / BTech / MTech – Mechanical or Electrical

• MBA in Operations Management (preferred)

Experience:

• 20+ years in manufacturing operations leadership roles.

• Proven track record in large-scale, high-volume production environments.