Operations Manager

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Executive Summary

TAB Surfaces

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

The Operations Manager will assume full P&L ownership of the manufacturing unit, ensuring operational efficiencies align with financial targets. The role demands exhaustive oversight across the following domains:

1. Production Monitoring & Operational Excellence

• Production Output:

  Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production targets, meticulously tracking slab size, thickness, and color variations.

• Material Inventory:

  Oversee the quantity, quality, and usage efficiency of raw materials (quartz, resin, pigments) to prevent stockouts and overages.

• Machine Efficiency:

  Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), tracking uptime, downtime, and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.

• Labor Productivity:

  Analyze workforce efficiency through output-per-labor-hour metrics and manage overtime costs effectively.

• Yield & Waste Management:

  rigorous tracking of production yield and scrap rates; conducting root-cause analysis to minimize waste.

2. Financial Performance & Controllership

• Cost Management:

  Monitor direct and indirect production costs, including labor, raw materials, energy, and overheads.

• Profitability Analysis:

  Analyze Gross and Net Profit margins by product line and customer segment to assess business performance.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

  Lead the annual budgeting process, forecast sales vs. production, and perform detailed variance analysis.

• Sales & Revenue:

  Track sales volume, revenue realization, and average selling price trends.

3. Inventory Management

• Stock Control:

  Monitor Finished Goods inventory (by quantity, size, color, location) and Work-in-Progress (WIP) status to optimize flow.

• Capital Efficiency:

  Calculate and optimize Inventory Turnover Ratios to ensure efficient working capital management.

4. Quality & Energy Management

• Quality Assurance:

  Monitor defect rates, rework percentages, and customer complaints to implement corrective actions (CAPA).

• Compliance:

  Maintain records of product certifications and ensure adherence to industry standards.

• Energy Efficiency:

  Track energy consumption by equipment and facility, implementing initiatives to reduce cost and carbon footprint.

5. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Analytics

• Order Fulfillment:

  Track customer orders and delivery timelines to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

• Data Visualization:

  Utilize dashboards (PowerBI/ERP) to present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in actionable formats for senior leadership.

Monitoring Framework & Reporting Cadence

The successful candidate will implement and maintain the following reporting structure:

• Daily Checkpoints:

  Production output (by specification), Machine efficiency (uptime/downtime), Labor productivity, Quality control (defects/rework), Raw material consumption, and Daily Energy usage.

• Weekly Reviews:

  OEE analysis, Detailed scrap reason analysis, Inventory turnover ratios, Production plan vs. Actuals, and Weekly P&L estimations.

• Monthly Strategic Reviews:

  Capacity utilization, Machine breakdown analysis, Budget vs. Actual performance, P&L closure, Sales forecast accuracy, and Safety incident analysis.

Candidate Profile

• Professional Experience:

  Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in

  General Management or Plant Operations

  , preferably within the Engineered Stone, Ceramics, or Heavy Manufacturing sectors.

• Educational Qualifications:

• Essential:

  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related operational field.

• Highly Preferred:

  Professional financial qualification (

  Chartered Accountant / CMA / MBA Finance

  ) combined with hands-on industrial experience.

• Core Competencies:

  Strong command of Unit Economics, Inventory Management, ERP Systems, and Data Security protocols.

TAB Surfaces is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.