Operations Director

Job Description : OPERATIONS DIRECTOR INDIA · Develop, plan and implement a robust business plan (machine / manpower / finance) in consultation with the Senior Leadership team. · Review and maintain optimal organizational structure, hierarchy and headcount to balance workload as well as budgets. · Provide leadership to the entire operations team such that all key stakeholders involved in development, production and dispatch Valveworks range of products, thrive in a highly motivated & high performing environment. · Identify and drive strategic initiatives to improve productivity / process & on time performance by benchmarking industry practices. · Track, review and monitor key business performance indicators regularly and implement cost effective strategies as required to sustain and grow the business. · Review and assess new technology, advanced machinery, and software that will improve quality and operations cycle time. Operational · Institutionalize best manufacturing practices such that Valveworks India is able to achieve “first time right” and continuously achieve customer satisfaction by providing high quality product and On time deliveries. · Establish mechanisms to improve productivity and efficiency at the shop floor on an ongoing basis.Target +85 OEE · Monitor budgets / costs / expenses viz-a-viz plan and suggest mechanisms to control them. · Conduct effective review meetings with key stakeholders involved in procurement, producing parts, controlling quality, maintaining machines, controlling Inventory, and shipping products. · Develop a mechanism to continuously share knowledge and train resources involved in operations and review its effectiveness. · Ensure that operations are carried out in a safe and conducive environment by following guidelines laid down by health & safety institutions and by adopting best practices. · Ensure that workplace harmony is maintained at all times by working in collaboration with all key stakeholders (internal / external). · Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales and network with new clients Qualification & Experience · Graduate Engineer (BE / B Tech) with 20+ years of experience in operations management with minimum 5 years in senior management / leadership role. · Should have experience of leading a high performing, cross functional team ranging across Production, Procurement, Quality, Stores, etc. Work experience in a multi-national company environment would be advantage

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