SV Management Consultants
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svmanagement.com
Job details:
Head – Operations | Automotive Parts Manufacturing. (Gears & 5C Components)
Role Overview
We are looking for an accomplished Head – Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations at a high-performance Automotive Gears & 5C Engine Components Manufacturing facility. The role will drive operational excellence, productivity, quality, cost competitiveness, capacity utilization and customer delivery, while building a culture of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end plant operations covering Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials and Process Improvement.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth, customer expectations and profitability.
- Drive OEE, productivity, capacity utilization, manpower optimization and cost reduction across manufacturing operations.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead initiatives for process optimization, automation, cycle-time reduction, waste elimination and technology upgradation.
- Ensure effective production planning, capacity planning, resource utilization and on-time delivery.
- Establish and monitor critical KPIs covering OEE, rejection, rework, downtime, productivity, delivery and manufacturing cost.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR and Finance to achieve plant and business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, customer and statutory requirements.
- Build a strong performance-driven team through leadership development, capability building and employee engagement.
- Drive NPI, process validation, capacity enhancement and manufacturing system improvements.
Ideal Candidate
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
- 15–25 years of experience in Automotive Engine components & Gear Manufacturing, with substantial plant operations leadership experience.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Machining process for Cy. Block, Cy Head, Crank shaft, Cam Shaft and connecting Rod.
- Good experience of CNC Turning, VMC, Gear Hobbing, Gear Shaping, Broaching, Gear Grinding and Heat Treatment.
- Proven track record in productivity improvement, cost optimization, quality enhancement and operational excellence.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving and cross-functional management capabilities.
- Experience with Automotive OEM / Tier-1 customers preferred.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a manufacturing professional passionate about building world-class operations and driving measurable business results.
CV can be forwarded on- Auto@svmanagement.com
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