Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Director Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Define and execute comprehensive manufacturing and industrial engineering strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Develop the

  manufacturing roadmap

  , including facility planning, capacity expansion, and advanced technology adoption.
• Identify, assess, and integrate

  emerging manufacturing technologies

  to enhance competitiveness.
• Oversee manufacturing budgets, ensuring

  optimal resource allocation, cost efficiency, and ROI

  .

2. Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Champion

  Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

  , and other best-practice methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts to maximize

  productivity, efficiency, and quality

  .
• Ensure compliance with

  industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements

  .
• Oversee

  tool design and engineering

  to support production requirements.

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a

  high-performing team

  of manufacturing and design engineers.
• Foster a

  culture of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

  .
• Partner with HR to recruit, train, and develop engineering and production talent.

4. Quality Assurance & Control

• Establish and maintain

  robust quality systems

  to meet stringent product specifications and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality Control teams to address manufacturing challenges and implement

  corrective/preventive actions

  .
• Define and track

  KPIs

  for production efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

5. Project Management

• Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects

  from RFQ to SOP

  , ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, clearly defining objectives, plans, and resource allocation.

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with

  design, operations, supply chain, R&D, and quality teams

  to ensure seamless product development and manufacturing integration.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in

  clear, concise, and actionable terms

  for senior management and non-technical stakeholders.
• Engage with suppliers and vendors to evaluate and select optimal materials, equipment, and manufacturing solutions.

7. Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert technical guidance to

  resolve complex manufacturing issues

  .
• Identify and address root causes of defects or inefficiencies with sustainable solutions.
• Drive initiatives to enhance

  output, reliability, and manufacturing consistency

Experience

• 20+ years

  of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, production operations, and industrial engineering, preferably in the

  forging and machining industry

  .
• Proven track record in

  leading large-scale manufacturing operations

  , including multi-plant or multi-line setups.
• Strong exposure to

  process design, tooling development, and precision machining operations

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  capacity planning, process optimization, quality control systems, and new product industrialization

  .
• Successful implementation of

  Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM

  initiatives delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead

  cross-functional engineering teams

  in complex, high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing

  RFQ-to-SOP cycles

  for new product introductions in automotive or industrial sectors.