Head Operations - Composite Manufacturing

Role & responsibilities

KRA Head of Composite Manufacturing

Production & Operations

• Ensure achievement of

  monthly/annual production targets

  as per business plan.
• Optimize

  lay-up, curing, trimming, assembly, and finishing

  processes for composites.
• Monitor

  OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

  , machine utilization, and minimize downtime.
• Drive

  lean manufacturing

  and

  continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)

  initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain product quality standards in line with

  AS9100 / ISO 9001 / customer specifications

  .
• Ensure adherence to

  NDT, dimensional inspection, and testing protocols

  .
• Implement

  zero-defect strategy

  and reduce rejection/rework costs.
• Ensure compliance with

  Factories Act, safety norms, and environmental regulations

  .

Cost & Resource Management

• Control

  material wastage, resin/fiber utilization, and consumable costs

  .
• Achieve productivity improvements through

  automation, process optimization, and manpower planning

  .
• Prepare and monitor

  manufacturing budgets and cost-saving projects

  .

People Management

• Lead, train, and mentor composite manufacturing teams (technicians, supervisors, engineers).
  
• Ensure

  skill matrix development

  for operators/technicians.
• Plan effective

  shift management

  to align with production schedules.
• Promote a culture of

  discipline, safety, and teamwork

  .

Technology & Process Development

• Evaluate and introduce

  new composite manufacturing techniques

  (RTM, prepreg, autoclave, infusion, hand layup, etc.).
• Collaborate with

  R&D and design teams

  for NPI (New Product Introduction).
• Drive

  automation, CNC trimming, 3D printing, and digital manufacturing adoption

  .

Customer & Delivery

• Ensure

  on-time delivery

  of composite parts/components as per customer schedule.
• Act as a key interface with

  customers, auditors, and certifying agencies

  .
• Manage

  project milestones and contract commitments

  .

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict adherence to

  safety protocols in handling resins, chemicals, autoclave operations

  .
• Promote

  zero accident culture

  and conduct regular safety audits.
• Implement

  waste disposal, VOC monitoring, and environmental sustainability measures

  .

KPI Examples (Measurables):

• Production achievement vs. target (%)
  
• Rejection/rework rate (%)
  
• OEE improvement (%)
  
• On-time delivery (%)
  
• Cost savings (INR / %)
  
• Accident-free days
  
• Training hours per employee

Preferred candidate profile