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Chief Operating Officer|| Precision Component Manufacturing

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
The COO will lead the organisation's end-to-end operations, encompassing Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality, Technology, People, Facilities and Sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the COO will translate the company's growth ambitions into a robust operating strategy, with clear focus on quality, productivity, cost, delivery and scalability.
  • Existing Operations Head of precision component manufacturing industries apply
  • Candidates with export oriented factory setups and 20+ yrs of exp. apply

About Our Client

Our client is an established precision component manufacturing organisation with a significant manufacturing footprint globally and a growing global customer base. The organisation operates in a quality- and technology-intensive environment, with a strong focus on precision, engineering excellence, automation and operational efficiency. The top line is 500cr+

As the business enters its next phase of growth, it is looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to strengthen operations, drive manufacturing excellence and build a scalable operating platform.

Job Description

Reporting into the CEO, you shall

  • Lead multi-site manufacturing operations, driving performance across productivity, quality, cost, delivery, capacity utilisation and asset effectiveness.
  • Build a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma and other best practices.
  • Drive improvements in manufacturing flow, yields, machine utilisation, manpower productivity, scrap reduction and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Strengthen quality systems and process discipline, with a strong focus on right-first-time manufacturing, root-cause analysis and customer quality requirements.
  • Lead supply chain and strategic sourcing, enhancing supplier capability, cost competitiveness, reliability and supply resilience.
  • Champion technology, automation and digitalisation, including advanced CNC machining, robotics, additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Leverage ERP and data-driven performance management to improve visibility, planning and decision-making.
  • Build and develop a strong operations leadership team while strengthening technical capability, workforce productivity and succession planning.
  • Ensure high standards of EHS, statutory compliance, facilities management and sustainability across operations.
  • Partner with the CEO on capacity expansion, capital investments, annual operating plans and large-scale transformation initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 20+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for complex and large-scale operations.
  • B.E/B.Tech Engineering Degree
  • Strong experience in precision components / precision engineering or related sectors such as automotive components, aerospace, industrial engineering, medical devices or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
  • Proven track record of leading multi-site operations, manufacturing scale-up and operational transformation.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining, advanced manufacturing, automation and contemporary manufacturing technologies.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Opportunity to lead operations in a growing business.



If this role matches your skills, you're welcome to apply

Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962155

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6962155

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