Director of Operations

This role is for one of our clients in the Operations industry, based in Bengaluru. As a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Operations, you will lead the day-to-day execution of a packaging material manufacturing business. Your role involves aligning operations with growth objectives, ensuring excellence in production, financial control, supply chain efficiency, people management, and regulatory compliance. You will take charge of end-to-end business operations, encompassing manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, procurement, and general administration. Driving operational alignment with company strategy and ensuring seamless interdepartmental coordination are crucial aspects of this role. Your responsibilities will include overseeing production planning, plant performance, quality control, and process optimization. Implementing lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste is essential. Utilizing your financial expertise, you will manage budgeting, cost analysis, margin improvement, and compliance, while tracking and reporting financial KPIs regularly. Leading sourcing, vendor negotiations, raw material planning, and logistics, and optimizing inventory for on-time delivery with minimal operational bottlenecks will be part of your role. You will translate company goals into executable operational strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and operational scalability. Collaborating with HR to manage workforce planning, employee engagement, performance, and compliance is vital for building a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across teams. Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and safety standards in all plant operations and business functions is a key responsibility, along with maintaining proper documentation and ensuring audit readiness. Delivering regular updates to senior leadership on KPIs, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives, as well as acting as the key liaison between operations and other executive functions, will be part of your communication responsibilities. Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, or Finance; MBA preferred - 15+ years of total experience with at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role in manufacturing (packaging preferred) - Strong financial acumen and comfort working with budgets, margins, and performance metrics - Proven success in scaling and optimizing operations in a manufacturing setup - Proficiency with ERP platforms and operations tools - Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,