Chief Operating Officer ( HVAC)

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Interested candidates must contact : Bindu Manoj at 8309624517

Introduction:

Village Karde

Role Overview:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for full-spectrum operations of the company, encompassing manufacturing, supply chain, customer delivery, profitability, and team leadership. The incumbent will act as a strategic partner to the board, driving operational excellence, sustainable growth, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

P&L and Business Ownership:

• Own and drive the full Profit and Loss (P&L) of the organization.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with long-term financial goals.
• Monitor and improve gross margins, cost of production, and overheads.
• Collaborate with the team for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure lant-level and company-wide performance meets revenue and profitability targets.

Operations & Manufacturing Excellence:

• Oversee daily operations of all three plants across Pune and Ahmedabad
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective production and delivery.
• Implement and monitor KPIs for production, quality, safety, and TAT.
• Drive process standardization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Customer Satisfaction & Delivery:

• Ensure all customer orders are fulfilled on time and as per specifications.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and support business retention.
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to align operations with market needs.

Team Leadership:

• Lead a team of plant heads and department heads across functions.
• Drive performance culture, accountability, and leadership development.
• Inspire cross-functional collaboration for operational efficiency and innovation.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, statutory, and safety norms.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in P&L ownership or multi-plant leadership.
• Proven track record of leading operations in HVACR or similar capital goods manufacturing industries.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Ability to lead in both structured and entrepreneurial environments.