Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO VIETNAM ( INDIANS) The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for leading and managing the overall Operations function, which includes Operations, SCM, Quality, Development & Innovation. The role holder contributes directly towards enhancing productivity and efficiency in all the aforesaid functions. The role holder is also responsible for building and ensuring a strong compliance culture in these functions and ensuring all statutory requirements are adhered to by the team. Driving sustainable business growth and ensuring highest standards of quality product to the customer is critical. Strategy & Planning · Participate in the Annual Business Planning process, formulating long term corporate goals and organization budget planning · Prepare a global operations strategy which is in alignment with overall organization strategy; Translate it into short term, middle term, and long-term strategic goals · Establish Operations policies and processes in consultation with the Board and strategize and oversee the implementation of robust systems and processes to build a world class manufacturing organization; Be responsible for driving their implementation / dissemination to each of the operations sub-functions · Keep abreast of industry best practices, competitors, innovative practices, and processes at both the national and global level and evaluate the feasibility of implementation of the same within the organization; ensure readiness for implementation of any changes in the statutory / regulatory environment on the larger platform Financial · Develop budgets for operations function and monitor adherence to budgets · Identify avenues to optimise costs by exploring opportunities for process improvements and digitization. Oversee the reduction in variable costs, repairs, and maintenance costs for all functions under purview Driving the Operations Function Effectiveness · Oversee overall operations including manufacturing and delivery operations and ensure effective and smooth operations across the organisation as per the annual targets and budgets; Review any discrepancies and guide the relevant internal stakeholders in resolving the same · Provide leadership and guidance to the Development, Technical, PPC, Production, SCM, Maintenance, QA, QC teams including guidance on best practices and decision making on any strategic initiatives, driving enhancements in current efficiency levels, driving development of new products / new product categories, etc. · Ensure high benchmarks of productivity standards, TATs and quality standards to enable excellence in all areas of Operations, Drive improvement in operational efficiency through adoption of latest manufacturing tools, techniques and concepts · Be responsible for ensuring that appropriate mechanism for identification, reporting & mitigation of Operational risks across various sub-functions are in place. Establish suitable controls · Devise a framework to ensure that always complies with the environmental and safety standards and regulations · Review all operations improvement initiatives including process and technology changes, improvement projects, capacity expansion and reliability enhancement initiatives; Oversee effective execution and benefit realisation of the same · Review a variety of reports on Operational performance and key metrics for all the functions across locations under Operations, draw critical inferences and report important findings to the Board; Identify deviations / issues, if any, and ensure that corrective action is discussed, finalized, and implemented in a timely manner Stakeholder Management · Liaise and work collaboratively with other departments to resolve any concerns or cross functional issues and ensure business operations · Participate in audits and liaise with auditors to share data and information as required · Ensure effective coordination and liaising with external stakeholders such as vendors, government bodies etc. Address any escalations which might emerge. · Represent the organization and be its key spokesperson at all key platforms such as industry bodies and associations. Preferred candidate profile 1. At least 20+ years of experience with more than 10+ years in a senior role within the operations function, Past work experience in Textile & Garment Production industry required. 2. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. 3. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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