Head Operations -Chennai

HVACR industry

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

P&L and Operational Ownership:

• Manage the operational P&L, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Monitor and improve gross margins, cost of production, and overheads.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.
• Ensure plant-level performance meets revenue and profitability targets.

Operations & Manufacturing Excellence:

• Oversee daily operations of all three plants in Kancheepuram (Chennai) and Sri City.
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective production and delivery.
• Implement and track KPIs for production, quality, safety, and TAT.
• Drive process standardization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Customer Satisfaction & Delivery:

• Ensure all customer orders are fulfilled on time and as per specifications.
• Build strong working relationships with key clients to support business retention.
• Work closely with sales and service teams to align operations with market requirements.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor plant heads and department leaders across functions.
• Build a high-performance culture with clear accountability.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and innovation.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, statutory, and safety requirements.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Minimum

  18 years

  of experience, with at least 5 years in multi-plant operational leadership.
• Proven track record in

  HVACR

  or similar capital goods manufacturing industries.
• Strong ability to understand and make effective decisions on both financial and operational matters.
• Ability to thrive in both structured and entrepreneurial environments.

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