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Head Operations - Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Permanent INR2,700,000 - INR3,300,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads end-to-end manufacturing and operations for the Actuator Division, driving scale-up, quality, and operational excellence across multiple plants. The position requires a strong leader with deep expertise in lean manufacturing, machining processes, and ISO-driven environments.
  • 15+ yrs' exp. in manufacturing ops within actuators, valves or precision engg
  • Proven leader driving lean, OEE improvement & multi-plant operations

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Indian manufacturer of industrial automation and flow control solutions, serving global customers across oil & gas, energy, chemicals, and process industries. Known for engineering excellence, quality systems, and innovation, the organization is scaling its actuator manufacturing capabilities to meet growing domestic and international demand.

Job Description

Reporting to the COO, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing and operations for the Actuator Division across different plants.
  • Translate business growth targets into robust operational and capacity execution plans.
  • Oversee assembly, testing, dispatch, maintenance, supply chain coordination, and industrial engineering.
  • Drive productivity, quality, OEE improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and ISO 80079 standards.
  • Lead TPM implementation to ensure 97%+ equipment uptime.
  • Reconfigure shopfloor layouts to improve flow, ergonomics, and space utilization.
  • Institutionalize Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and visual management practices.
  • Evaluate and deploy Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions.
  • Lead performance reviews, publish dashboards, and drive cross-functional governance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Operations.
  • Brings 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with strong operational excellence exposure.
  • Deep understanding of machining processes (CNC turning, VMC, HMC, grinding, honing).
  • Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong people leader with the ability to inspire, coach, and drive accountability.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
  • Exposure to project execution environments and Industry 4.0 preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Senior leadership role with end-to-end ownership of a critical manufacturing division.
  • Opportunity to scale and modernize actuator operations across multiple plants.
  • High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and customers.
  • Platform to build world-class manufacturing systems and teams.



Quote job ref
JN-012026-6917161

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Navi Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6917161

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