Assistant Director

Available Job role: Assistant Director / Senior Manager - COO's Office

Job location: Delhi NCR

About Kimbal

Kimbal Private Limited (formerly Crystal) is the fastest-rising Indian energy-tech enterprise, building tools to modernize the distribution grid since 2011. We are at the forefront of building a smarter and cleaner energy future. We enable utilities to modernize and scale through cutting-edge smart metering, RF-based connectivity, cloud-native platforms, and advanced energy management solutions. As the energy landscape evolves rapidly, we empower our partners to future-proof their networks with unmatched reliability, agility, and intelligence.

In a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment, we design and deliver solutions that address urgent industry needs while shaping long-term transformation. Our vision is to create resilient, affordable, and adaptable power grids that thrive in complex energy ecosystems—driving meaningful progress toward carbon neutrality and sustainable growth.

Cultural elements we are looking for:

• Agility advocate
• Tech driven curiosity & mind bend
• Scaling unlearning to learning & reverse in a swift pace.
• Problem - solver attitude
• High on individual ownership & accountability
• Team player and champion collaborator.

Role Description

Kimbal is looking for an Asst. Director / Sr. Manager – COO's Office to work closely with the COO to oversee daily operations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure operational excellence across Procurement, Production, Quality, SCM, and Maintenance functions. This role is both strategic and execution-focused, requiring the candidate to manage projects, track key operational metrics, and spearhead process improvements that directly impact Kimbal's growth and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the COO in monitoring and aligning daily operations with strategic organizational goals.
• Support the design and execution of strategic initiatives such as OEE improvement, Vendor OTIF performance, New Product Introductions, and 6-Sigma Quality programs.
• Conduct research, analyse best practices, and develop insights to guide both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Manage cross-functional projects ensuring on-time and in-scope delivery, collaborating with teams across Procurement, Production, Sales, and Engineering.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data to support high-level decision making.
• Implement risk assessment frameworks and conduct scenario analysis to proactively mitigate operational risks.

Key Projects & Initiatives

• Monitor and analyse operational performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and coordinate with function heads for execution.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis to optimize processes within Kimbal and with supplier partners.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring stakeholder alignment and execution discipline.
• Prepare and present dashboards, reports, and performance updates to senior leadership and the COO.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier IIM or equivalent prestigious business school, specializing in Operations Management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related field) from a reputed institution.

Experience & Skills

• 8–12 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with strong exposure to process optimization, performance improvement, and strategy execution.
• Proven experience as either an internal/external consultant or functional manager driving operational excellence.
• Strong program management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation abilities.

Why Kimbal?

At Kimbal, you'll be at the heart of transforming India's energy landscape. This role gives you the opportunity to directly partner with leadership, lead strategic projects, and make an impact at scale. If you are passionate about operations and want to be part of building a high-performance culture, we would love to have you on board.

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