Plant Director/Head - Operations - Greenfield Optics Manufacturing
The Opportunity: Build India's Premier Automobile Optics Facility from the Ground Up TIOS (Tube Investments of India Optoelectronic Solutions), part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group, is seeking a visionary and execution-driven leader to build and run a brand-new, world-class manufacturing plant in India. This is a rare greenfield opportunity to establish a global benchmark facility for high-precision optical lens modules, serving the rapidly growing automobile market. You will have full autonomy to shape the facility's strategy, technology, processes, and culture from day zero. This role offers the unique challenge of leveraging your global expertise to build a cornerstone of India's emerging electro-optics hub, with the full backing of a respected industrial conglomerate committed to ethical practices and market leadership. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Plant Creation: Lead the entire greenfield project lifecycle, from final site selection and plant layout design to full-scale, steady-state production. Technology & Systems Implementation: Oversee the sourcing, procurement, and commissioning of all manufacturing equipment. Implement global-grade quality systems, Lean/Six Sigma principles, and "Industry 4.0" practices from inception. Team & Culture Development: Recruit, hire, and mentor a high-performance local workforce. Instil a "safety-first", innovation-driven, and quality-obsessed culture. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and manage a robust local and international vendor base, ensuring uncompromising precision standards and cost-competitiveness. Operational Excellence: Drive Industry best practices & Quality Certifications with global technology and business teams to achieve and exceed performance targets. P&L Ownership: Assume full responsibility for the plant's budget, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability. Required Qualifications & Experience (The Must-Haves) A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in precision manufacturing, preferably within Automobile Lens Module sector. Demonstrated greenfield experience: A proven track record of leading at least one full-cycle factory setup or a major plant expansion project. Deep APAC Ecosystem Knowledge: Extensive professional experience within key Asian manufacturing hubs such as Taiwan, South Korea, China or Vietnam. Prior experience working in India is highly advantageous. A hands-on, results-oriented leadership style, comfortable shifting between high-level strategy in the boardroom and technical troubleshooting in the cleanroom. Exceptional cross-cultural communication and leadership skills. Fluency in English. Willingness and ability to relocate full-time to India and adapt to a dynamic, fast-evolving business environment. Preferred Qualifications (The Nice-to-Haves) An MBA or completion of an executive leadership program. Proficiency in Mandarin, Korean, or Vietnamese is a significant plus. What It's Offered A highly autonomous, impactful Senior leadership position. The opportunity to build your legacy by creating a world-class facility from scratch. A competitive executive compensation package. Full employment visa sponsorship and relocation support for qualifying international candidates. Take the next step in your career. Multifocal Network, a recruitment platform specialized in the Optics Industry, is the hiring partner of TIOS. Apply now by sending your CV directly to our email. Your application and personal data will be handled with complete confidentiality at all times. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy. Multifocal Network is an equal opportunity recruiter. Therefore, Multifocal Network does not ask or discriminate based on gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, marital status or physical condition, as it is disclosed in our Values. (ref:iimjobs.com)
