Position
: Vice President - Operations / Plant Head / Vice President - Operations_Winding Wires / Wires & Cables / Any other process Industry / Manufacturing Industry or similar industry. Industry
: Copper & Aluminium Wire Manufacturing Location
: Anand, Gujarat Reports To:
Managing Director / CMD Role Objective:
To provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and overall management of the Copper & Aluminium Wire Manufacturing plants. The role focuses on driving productivity, efficiency, quality, cost optimization, compliance, and employee engagement to ensure smooth and profitable operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Plant Operations Management
- Lead end-to-end operations of all the manufacturing plants, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain, human resources, and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety).
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials to achieve production targets within defined cost and quality standards.
- Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.
Production & Quality
- Develop, implement, and monitor production plans aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards as per ISO / QMS / EMS / OHSAS / BIS / IATF / customer-specific requirements.
- Establish strong process controls to reduce rejection rates, scrap, and rework.
- Coordinate with NPD / Technology teams for product development and process improvement.
Cost & Efficiency Management
- Optimize operating costs by improving yield, energy efficiency, and waste management.
- Develop strategies for cost reduction without compromising on quality or safety.
- Monitor and control plant budgets, production expenses, and resource utilization.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials (copper, aluminium, Enamel, chemicals, etc.) through coordination with procurement.
- Maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Strengthen vendor development and logistics management for smooth supply chain operations.
People Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction to HODs, managers, engineers, and shop floor workforce.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous learning.
- Drive training & skill development initiatives for employees at all levels.
- Handle industrial relations (IR) and maintain a harmonious working environment.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Labour Laws, Pollution Control, Factory Act, ISO requirements etc.).
- Drive EHS standards and promote a safe working environment.
- Implement sustainability initiatives in line with ESG goals.
Strategy & Growth
- Collaborate with top management to define long-term strategy for capacity expansion, modernization, and diversification.
- Lead CapEx projects related to plant expansion, automation, and new product lines.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Achievement of production & dispatch targets.
- Reduction in cost of production per unit.
- On-time delivery performance (OTD).
- Plant yield improvement & scrap reduction.
- Compliance with safety & quality standards.
- Employee engagement, retention, and skill development.
- Successful execution of CapEx / expansion projects.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Education:
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering.
- MBA / PGDM in Operations / General Management (preferred).
Experience:
- 18-25 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 810 years in leadership roles.
- Strong exposure to Winding Wires / Wires & Cables / Any other process Industry / Manufacturing Industry or similar industry.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale operations, people, and profitability with turnover of NLT 1500 Cr and employees strength of more than 1000.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership & decision-making abilities.
- Deep understanding of casting / melting process, wire drawing, stranding, bunching, annealing, and related processes.
- Excellent knowledge of cost control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to build and lead high-performance teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Preferred Software Knowledge
: MS Office, Microsoft ERP Preferred Language Proficiency
(Written & Verbal): English, Hindi Other Specific Requirement
: Six Sigma Black Belt, Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SMED, Tyota Production System, 7 QC Tools, 8D Tools, 5S, Kaizen, POKA-YOKE, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC), Customer Complaint Handling, IATF 16949, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, must have worked as Vice President Operations / Plant Head.
