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Chief Operating Officer (Sheet Metal)

International Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple plants for a leading automotive component manufacturer. Reporting directly to the MD & CEO, the role carries full responsibility for operational excellence, profitability, business growth, customer satisfaction, and organisational capability building.
  • Drive growth with full P&L ownership
  • Lead multi-plant operations across India

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Tier 1 automotive supplier with a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality sheet metal components and welded assemblies for leading automotive OEMs. With multiple manufacturing facilities across India, the organisation is known for engineering excellence, operational discipline, customer-centricity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The company is on an ambitious growth trajectory and is looking for a transformational leader to drive the next phase of scale and performance.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the MD & CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for leading and optimising the overall operations of all manufacturing facilities across India.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, maintenance, engineering, and plant operations across multiple locations.
  • Own and deliver the overall P&L for the operations business, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, cost optimisation, and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead business transformation programmes leveraging Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Industry 4.0, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Establish robust operational governance, KPIs, and performance management systems across all facilities.
  • Partner with key automotive OEM customers and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and support business growth.
  • Ensure consistent achievement of quality, delivery, cost, and capacity objectives.
  • Champion a high-performance culture focused on accountability, talent development, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Identify and execute capacity expansion, greenfield, brownfield, and operational improvement initiatives aligned with the company's growth plans.
  • Drive compliance with all regulatory, statutory, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; postgraduate qualifications in Management preferred.
  • 20+ years of progressive leadership experience within automotive manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-plant operations in Tier 1 automotive component manufacturing.
  • Strong exposure to sheet metal components, welded assemblies, fabrication, stamping, and related manufacturing processes.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale operations with complete P&L responsibility.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Operational Excellence, and advanced manufacturing practices.
  • Experience managing complex customer relationships with leading automotive OEMs.
  • Exceptional commercial, strategic, and financial acumen.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead large, geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience driving business growth, transformation, and operational turnaround initiatives will be highly valued.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a respected market-leading Tier 1 automotive supplier.
  • Direct reporting relationship with the MD & CEO and significant influence on business strategy.
  • Full ownership of nationwide manufacturing operations and business performance.
  • Highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to drive transformation, expansion, and long-term value creation.
  • Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-linked incentives and long-term growth opportunities.



If you're interested in this role, please apply.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072745

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072745

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