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Head of Operations/COO | Leading Sustainable Manufacturing Org

Hyderabad Permanent View Job Description
As the business enters its next phase of expansion, they are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence, capacity scale-up, and enterprise-wide transformation.
  • 20+ yrs exp Manufacturing Packaging, Plastics or Polymer industries
  • Experience of managing multiple sites across multiple cities preferred

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the sustainable manufacturing and circular economy space, transforming post-consumer plastic waste into high-quality recycled materials used by leading domestic and international brandsBacked by global investors and operating under strong governance and ESG frameworks, the organization is on an ambitious growth trajectory with plans to significantly scale operations, and expand market presence

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board and leadership team, the role will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple facilities while building the operational capabilities required to support rapid growth.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading multi-plant manufacturing operations with full accountability for performance, productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
  • Driving operational excellence initiatives focused on asset utilization, throughput improvement, yield enhancement, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
  • Establishing world-class operating standards, governance processes, and audit-ready systems
  • Overseeing manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, utilities, quality, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management
  • Driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement programs across the organization.
  • Delivering operational readiness for capacity expansion projects, new product introductions, and multi-site scale-up initiatives.
  • Leading sustainability and ESG programs focused on circularity, energy optimization, resource efficiency, and responsible sourcing.
  • Managing the Operations P&L while delivering productivity, profitability, and growth objectives..

The Successful Applicant

  • 20+ years of experience as a COO, Plant Head, Manufacturing Head, Operations Director, or a senior operations leader within highly process-driven environments.
  • Demonstrated success leading multiple manufacturing facilities and large operational teams.
  • Experience within industries such as plastics, polymers, packaging, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors.
  • Strong expertise in operational excellence methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Exposure to global quality systems, ESG frameworks, compliance standards, and customer audit requirements is good to have



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead accelerated growth in sustainability industry
  • Platform to lead large-scale operational transformation and multi-site expansion initiatives.
  • Exposure to global investors, multinational customers, and international best practices.
  • Good Remuneration in an IPO targeting org.



Quote job ref
JN-062026-7043062

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7043062

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