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About LATI - LOXIM

11 June 2025 – LATI S.p.A and LOXIM announced the creation of a strategic joint venture aimed at strengthening the presence of both companies in the Indian market for engineering plastics. This agreement follows the spin-off of LOXIM’s Engineering Compounds division and the formation of a new entity, LATI-LOXIM Thermoplastics Private Limited, jointly established by both companies.

The new company will combine LATI's technological know-how, as a European (Italy) leader in high-performance techno polymers, with LOXIM's strong local presence, well-established position in the automotive and electrical markets, and extensive business network across India. LATI - LOXIM operates with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons and has a prominent presence in the industrial district of Sanand (Gujarat). This robust manufacturing base will enable the joint venture to efficiently address the growing demand in the E&E, automotive, industrial, and consumer goods industry.

The Role

Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the long-term strategic roadmap for LATI-LOXIM.
• Develop annual and mid-term business plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Explore strategic opportunities for business expansion and lateral growth across new markets and products.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
• Increasing the overall technical capabilities of the organization.

B. Financial Performance

• Drive achievement of revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and ROI targets.
• Manage P&L for LATI-LOXIM; optimize costs and working capital.
• Monitor performance across LATI-LOXIM; identify levers for margin improvement.
• Lead budgeting and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities.

C. Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end business to ensure timely production, quality assurance, and delivery.
• Drive initiatives for process improvement, digitization, automation, and capacity expansion.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in productivity, throughput, and maintenance.

D. Sales & Customer Management

• Collaborate with Sales Heads to grow market share and customer base across geographies.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and strategic accounts.
• Oversee branding, marketing, and communications for the Lati-Loxim.
• Ensure timely execution of customer orders, on-time delivery, and repeat business.

E. People & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team.
• Drive a performance-oriented, collaborative, and learning-driven work culture.
• Identify and groom future leaders; support succession planning and capability development.
• Champion employee engagement, retention, and workplace safety.

F. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal leaders (CFO, Sales, HR, Plant Heads) to drive alignment.
• Represent the Lati-Loxim in external forums, industry associations, and government bodies.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and regulatory agencies.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering plastics (e.g., PA, PBT, PC, ABS, etc.), additives, fillers, and compounding processes.
• Plant operations, capacity planning, preventive maintenance, safety protocols.
• Familiarity with extrusion technologies and downstream processing equipment.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of industry-specific standards (e.g., UL, ROHS, REACH, ISO/TS, etc.).
• Identifying product diversification opportunities.
• Collaborating with sales heads to grow business in key sectors.
• Interfacing with key clients (especially OEMs/Tier 1s) and regulatory bodies.
• Vendor negotiations, client escalations, and internal issue resolution.
• Board reporting, JV communication, and alignment with promoters' vision.
• Deep understanding of financial metrics, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset focused on execution discipline.
• Building a high-performance culture, succession planning, and talent development.

Interested candidates are invited to share their resumes with us at jobs@latiloxim.com