Head - Business Operations Planning

Job Description

Business Overview Hindalco Specialty Alumina, also known as the “Specials” business, is a key vertical within Hindalco Industries Limited, India. Over the years, the business has demonstrated consistent growth, focusing on high-performance alumina products tailored for niche and technically demanding applications. The Specialty Alumina portfolio serves diverse end-user segments including water treatment, refractory, technical and industrial ceramics, polishing compounds, fire retardants, and more. Key application areas include Detergents, Refractory Materials, Water Treatment Chemicals (Alum, PAC), Aluminium Fluoride (ALF3), Glass, Steel Polishing, Fillers, and High Tension Insulators, among others. To support its aggressive market development ambitions—both in domestic and export markets—the business is making investments in expanding its manufacturing and developming new products at its facilities i.e. Muri and Belagavi. These facilities now feature an enriched product mix, with a major portion of the increased capacity dedicated to Specialty Alumina products. Additionally new speciality product facilities are also being commissioned for more speciality alumina products. Operationally, the business is working on enhancing production efficiency, streamlining supply chains, and improving product customization capabilities to meet diverse customer needs. Technical upgrades and process innovations are also underway to develop superior-grade specialty alumina that cater to emerging applications. The Position As Head of Business Operations Planning, the role focuses on driving a global strategy with a local approach, establishing a robust S&OP Operational planning process, efficiency improvement, operational excellence to drive business strategy and enhance inter-unit collaboration between sales and operations. Key Responsibilities Include Align Production with Business Strategy: Drive efficient and effective production management by aligning operational goals with the overall business strategy. Ensure optimal utilization of resources while maintaining high standards in cost control, productivity, and product quality. Operational Control & Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement robust models and strategic frameworks for operational control. Identify performance gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement across production processes, leveraging data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Change Management & Process Transformation: Lead the conceptualization and execution of change management programs aimed at improving production workflows. Foster a culture of agility and innovation to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and performance-enhancing practices. Technology and Best Practices Adoption: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in manufacturing and process control. Evaluate and recommend best-in-class tools, techniques, and technologies for potential adoption at operating units to drive performance excellence and competitive advantage. Desired Skill Sets and Rxperience: Operations Management,Vendor Management,Materials Management,Business Strategy,Inventory Management,Strategic Sourcing,Six Sigma Requirements : 15–18 years of experience in operations planning and control , with expertise in managing operations/production, analytics, digital systems and processes, vendor development. Proven experience in team management and leadership. Reports to : CEO Specialty Alumina & Utkal Reported by : Business operations Teams Show more Show less