VP of Operations

Job Description : VP of Operations for an integrated steel plant in Raigarh, part of a multinational corporation. The ideal candidate will hold a BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Operations, with 20-25 years of experience. Key responsibilities include: - Leading end-to-end operations across Pellet Plant, DRI, SMS, Rolling Mills, CPP, and Utilities to achieve operational excellence, business continuity, and sustainable growth. - Delivering production, productivity, quality, yield, and capacity utilization targets through effective planning, execution, and process optimization. - Driving Operational Excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and throughput. - Optimizing manufacturing costs, including raw materials, energy, maintenance, and conversion costs, to improve profitability and EBITDA. - Ensuring compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability (SHES) standards, statutory regulations, and industry best practices while promoting a zero-harm culture. - Leading Industry 4.0, automation, digital transformation, and data-driven manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance and decision-making. - Managing Greenfield and Brownfield expansion projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and targeted returns on investment. - Collaborating with Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HR functions to align operational priorities with business objectives. - Building high-performing teams through leadership development, succession planning, capability building, and employee engagement initiatives. - Driving business performance through strong techno-commercial acumen, financial discipline, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making. - Maintaining a quality and customer-centric approach by coordinating with marketing and customers on requirements. - Developing new products and participating in increasing net sales realization through value-added initiatives.

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