Operations Head (AVP)

As an experienced professional with over 20 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to multiple operational units within our organization across PAN India. Your primary focus will be on ensuring operational excellence by overseeing efficient and effective production operations that meet quality, cost, delivery, development, safety, and morale (QCDDSM) targets. You will drive performance management by spearheading continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to optimize operational performance and eliminate waste. Additionally, you will be tasked with maintaining quality assurance and ensuring customer satisfaction by upholding customer quality standards and fostering strong relationships with OEM customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products according to specifications. Your role will also involve overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics, to guarantee a smooth production flow. You will be responsible for developing and managing budgets, controlling operational costs, and meeting profitability targets to ensure financial oversight. Building and leading a high-performing team will be a critical aspect of your role, where you will focus on fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning within the workforce. Furthermore, you will be required to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001), legal regulations, and internal company policies. Supporting the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance productivity, traceability, and automation will also be part of your responsibilities. In addition, you will be expected to lead response and recovery efforts during disruptions such as supply chain issues, equipment failures, or labor disputes, showcasing your crisis management skills. If you possess a strong background in leadership, operational excellence, performance management, quality assurance, supply chain coordination, financial oversight, workforce development, compliance, technology integration, and crisis management, we encourage you to apply by emailing your CV to madhavi.deshpande@hah-consultants.com.,