Vice President Operations Automotive Division- Oragadam

Position Summary:

Vice President Operations

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Leadership

• Drive site-wide manufacturing operations, ensuring OTIF (On Time, In Full) delivery, productivity, and quality metrics are met or exceeded.
  
• Define, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing strategies to support business growth and efficiency.
  

Operational Excellence

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Streamline production workflows, reduce cycle times, and optimize resource utilization.
  

Team & Culture

• Lead and develop plant leadership, production managers, engineering, maintenance, and support teams.
  
• Foster a performance-driven, safety-first, and innovation-centric culture across all functions.
  

Technical & Process Innovation

• Drive automation, digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0), and investment in advanced technologies.
  
• Ensure scalability and flexibility of manufacturing systems for new product introductions (NPI).
  

P&L and KPI Ownership

• Own manufacturing budgets, cost control, and CapEx investments.
  
• Deliver against key KPIs including cost per unit, yield, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Global Operations to ensure seamless execution.
  
• Report to the CEO or COO and represent manufacturing performance to executive leadership and customers.
  

Qualifications:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering; Masters degree or MBA is a plus.

• Experience:

  1824 years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role (Plant Head, Site Director, VP Manufacturing, etc.).

• Industry:

  Electronics manufacturing, automotive components, or precision engineering is strongly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong grasp of lean tools, quality systems (IATF 16949/ISO 9001), and global supply chain dynamics.
  
• Proven ability to lead large teams (500+ workforce) in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
  
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability and customer-centric mindset.
  
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making.
  

What We Offer:

• A senior leadership role in a fast-scaling, globally connected company.
  
• Opportunity to drive transformation and innovation at a key global manufacturing site.
  
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term growth prospects.
  
• A collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking work culture.

Interested candidates please call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

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