Vertical Head - Power Transformer Manufacturing Plant

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to lead and drive the overall Transformer Manufacturing business, with end-to-end accountability for P&L, production, quality, testing, maintenance, supply chain, capacity utilization, cost optimization, and operational excellence. The role will establish a high-performance, technology-enabled manufacturing ecosystem capable of delivering power and distribution transformers with the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. It will also drive continuous improvement, capacity expansion, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth in line with the organizations strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Operations:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for power and distribution transformers.
• Manage production across core cutting, coil winding, core-coil assembly, tanking, and final assembly.
• Drive production planning, capacity utilization, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure timely production and dispatch aligned with project and customer requirements.
• Manage overall plant operations, manpower, equipment and infrastructure.
• Optimize plant capacity and identify bottlenecks for capacity enhancement.
• Drive lean manufacturing, automation, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilization of machinery, tooling and production resources.

Quality Management:

• Ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, codes and customer quality requirements.
• Establish robust quality control systems across winding, core assembly, tanking and finishing processes.
• Reduce rejection, rework and customer complaints.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and customer inspection teams for approvals and inspections.

Testing & Type Approvals:

• Oversee routine, type and special tests (impulse, temperature rise, short-circuit) as per IS/IEC standards.
• Ensure calibration and reliability of testing equipment and test-bay infrastructure.
• Coordinate third-party and customer witness testing for approvals and dispatch clearances.

Supply Chain & Inventory:

• Coordinate with procurement and SCM teams for timely availability of CRGO steel, copper/aluminium conductor, insulation materials and other components.
• Optimize raw material yield and minimize material wastage.
• Ensure effective inventory management and production sequencing.

Cost & Budget Management:

• Own manufacturing cost, conversion cost and productivity targets.
• Drive cost reduction through process optimization, material yield improvement, energy efficiency and manpower productivity.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets and CAPEX requirements.
• Support the Business Unit Head in evaluating new capacity, technology and investment opportunities.

Team Leadership & People Development:

• Lead and develop a large manufacturing workforce comprising production, quality, testing, maintenance, PPC, stores and technical teams.
• Build a strong second line of leadership.
• Establish performance objectives and productivity metrics for key teams.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health & Environment:

• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and statutory regulations.
• Drive zero-accident culture and implementation of safety systems.
• Ensure plant equipment, electrical systems and manufacturing processes comply with applicable standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution.