Job Purpose:
- Chief of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for leading the complete setup and operationalization of the company’s first greenfield manufacturing plant in India. This role will oversee all aspects of plant design, construction, commissioning, and ramp-up, while ensuring alignment with global manufacturing standards, cost, quality, safety, and delivery objectives. As a key member of the leadership team, the incumbent will build and lead high-performing operational teams, establish world-class manufacturing practices, and ensure seamless integration with global supply chain and engineering functions. The Chief of Manufacturing Operations will play a strategic role in driving productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness to support the company’s long-term growth in the Indian and global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Greenfield Plant Establishment & Commissioning :
- Assure that all manufacturing activities are focused on exceeding external or internal customer satisfaction through the total quality control practice by everyone from manufacturing.
Operational Strategy & Execution:
- Responsible for developing and executing a scalable manufacturing strategy tailored to the Indian context while aligning with global manufacturing standards (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.).
Continuous Improvement :
- Assure the practice of continuous improvement in all aspects, aiming at supplying quality products, parts and services and competitive costs. Assure the continuous improvement of the daily work routine operations, by practicing the P.D.C.A and problem-solving method.
Cost, Quality, Delivery (CQD) Ownership :
- Assure that the manufacturing, quality, and productivity programs are carried out through the involvement and commitment of the people, as well as through the rational use of available technical resources and material.
Localization & Supply Chain Integration :
- Collaborates with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure smooth integration of localized suppliers and materials into manufacturing processes.
Digital & Smart Manufacturing Initiatives:
- Leads the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions for process automation, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing analytics.
Stakeholder Alignment & Governance:
- Acts as the key point of contact for aligning plant operations with corporate leadership, R&D, procurement, finance, and external regulatory bodies.
Capability Building & Organizational Development:
- Builds a sustainable operations organization through talent acquisition, capability development, succession planning, and knowledge transfer from global sites.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Ensures adherence to statutory requirements, safety norms, and environmental standards, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks.
Scalability for Future Growth:
- Establishes flexible manufacturing systems and operational readiness to support future product lines, export expansion, and increased production volumes.
Key Skills:
- Strategic Thinking.
- Leadership & Team Building.
- Execution Excellence.
- Change Management.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Collaboration & Influence.
- Customer Orientation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 20+ years of experience. Preference would be for executives with past exposure to greenfield / brownfield expansion.
- Educational requirement would be for a university degree in Engineering with preference for a Post graduation / MBA.
- Experience in Operations Management in large companies, with around 2000 employees, with high volumes and product mix.
- Desired experience in reciprocating compressor manufacturing.
- Fluent in English, other language Marathi (Preference)
