Chief Operating Officer - Building Materials Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Excellence:

• Lead multi-plant operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, safety, and scalability.
• Drive Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives.
• Enable agile, customer-centric manufacturing.
• Injection Molding experience is a must, and looking for someone who has handled multiple plants.

Supply Chain & Logistics:

• Build a resilient and agile supply chain (planning, inventory, logistics).
• Implement robust S&OP and demand forecasting frameworks.
• Strengthen vendor ecosystem and distribution efficiency.

Purchase Leadership (Capex & Opex):

• Lead strategic sourcing across Capex & Opex categories.
• Drive vendor development, cost optimization, and long-term contracts.
• Implement digitized procurement processes and governance frameworks.

Strategic Growth & Innovation:

• Drive global partnerships, JVs, and technology tie-ups.
• Lead new product development and portfolio strategy.
• Implement structured PLM frameworks.

Digital Transformation (Industry 4.0):

• Build and execute Digital Factory roadmap (AI/ML, IoT, analytics).
• Enable data-driven decision-making and predictive operations.

ESG, Risk & Compliance:

• Integrate sustainability and ESG frameworks into operations.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and risk mitigation.

Leadership & Culture:

• Build high-performing teams across Manufacturing, SCM, and Purchase.
• Drive a performance-led, innovation-driven culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Engineering graduate; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in Building Materials / Manufacturing industry.
• Strong exposure to multi-plant operations, supply chain, and procurement.
• Proven track record in driving large-scale transformation and growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.