Vice President Operations

Position:
Vice President - Operations / Plant Head

Industry:
Copper & Aluminium Wire Manufacturing

Location:
Anand, Gujarat

Reports To:
Managing Director / CMD

Role Objective:

To provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and overall management of the Copper & Aluminium Wire Manufacturing plants. The role focuses on driving productivity, efficiency, quality, cost optimization, compliance, and employee engagement to ensure smooth and profitable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant Operations Management

• Lead end-to-end operations of all the manufacturing plants, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain, human resources, and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety).
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets within defined cost and quality standards.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.

2. Production & Quality

• Develop, implement, and monitor production plans aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards as per ISO / QMS / EMS / OHSAS / BIS / IATF / customer-specific requirements.
• Establish strong process controls to reduce rejection rates, scrap, and rework.
• Coordinate with NPD / Technology teams for product development and process improvement.

3. Cost & Efficiency Management

• Optimize operating costs by improving yield, energy efficiency, and waste management.
• Develop strategies for cost reduction without compromising on quality or safety.
• Monitor and control plant budgets, production expenses, and resource utilization.

4. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials (copper, Aluminium, Enamel, chemicals, etc.) through coordination with procurement.
• Maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Strengthen vendor development and logistics management for smooth supply chain operations.

5. People Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to HODs, managers, engineers, and shop floor workforce.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous learning.
• Drive training & skill development initiatives for employees at all levels.
• Handle industrial relations (IR) and maintain a harmonious working environment.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Labour Laws, Pollution Control, Factory Act, ISO requirements etc.).
• Drive EHS standards and promote a safe working environment.
• Implement sustainability initiatives in line with ESG goals.

7. Strategy & Growth

• Collaborate with top management to define long-term strategy for capacity expansion, modernization, and diversification.
• Lead CapEx projects related to plant expansion, automation, and new product lines.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achievement of production & dispatch targets.
• Reduction in cost of production per unit.
• On-time delivery performance (OTD).
• Plant yield improvement & scrap reduction.
• Compliance with safety & quality standards.
• Employee engagement, retention, and skill development.
• Successful execution of CapEx / expansion projects.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering.
• MBA / PGDM in Operations / General Management (preferred).

Experience:

• 18–25 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 8–10 years in leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to Copper & Aluminium Wire & Cable / Conductor Manufacturing Industry or similar industry.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale operations, people, and profitability.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership & decision-making abilities.
• Deep understanding of casting / melting process, wire drawing, stranding, bunching, annealing, and related processes.
• Excellent knowledge of cost control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to build and lead high-performance teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

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Preferred Software Knowledge:

MS Office, Microsoft ERP

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Preferred Language Proficiency (Written & Verbal):

English, Hindi

Other Specific Requirement:

Six Sigma Black Belt, Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SMED, Tyota Production System, 7 QC Tools, 8D Tools, 5S, Kaizen, POKA-YOKE, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC), Customer Complaint Handling, IATF 16949, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, must have worked as Vice President – Operations / Plant Head.