Manufacturing Head - COO - Aluminium Extrusion

Designation: Manufacturing Head - COO

Department: Operations

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reportees: 5 to 10 Team Members

Location: Kallakal (Near Hyderabad)

Company Overview: We are a leading ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015 certified manufacturer of premium quality Aluminium extruded profiles. Operating multiple state-of-the-art automated manufacturing units equipped with 100% power backup facilities, the company boasts an annual installed capacity of 50,000 TPA featuring advanced in-house anodizing and powder coating operations catering to global market demands.

Job Purpose: The Manufacturing Head - COO will be responsible for leading complete multi-unit plant operations, driving operational efficiency, maximizing profitability, and implementing world-class quality and safety standards across all facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Operations & Profitability: Lead end-to-end plant operations across manufacturing units including Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Dispatch, and Administration. Drive overall operational cost control and P&L performance.
• Operational Excellence & Process Control: Execute, review, and continuously optimize operational systems and processes. Develop methods, procedures, and strategies to improve operational effectiveness and asset utilization.
• Cost & Energy Optimization: Implement aggressive cost-saving, energy-saving, and waste-reduction measures to keep departmental expenses aligned with budget targets.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Lead implementation and adherence to quality standards across sites (ISO 9000 / 14000 / 18000). Focus on eliminating rejections, rework, and customer returns.
• Maintenance & Asset Optimization: Partner with engineering teams to resolve technical breakdowns, eliminate process bottlenecks, and enhance production capacity through effective maintenance strategies.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Minimize obsolete, surplus, and scrap material through rigorous monitoring. Participate in component/tooling cost estimation and vendor development.
• New Product Development: Oversee continuous design and development of new products while ensuring strictly on-time delivery to customers.

People Management & Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership and daily supervision to plant management teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Mentor and coach teams in conflict resolution, problem-solving, root-cause analysis (RCA), and managerial skills.
• Manage performance tracking and accountability in line with corporate guidelines and policies.
• Maintain 100% compliance with corporate systems and drive continuous improvement in analytical reporting and reviews.

Requisite & Desired Skills:

• Industry Experience: Proven leadership experience as a Plant Head / Operations Head within the Aluminium Extrusion industry.
• Management & Strategy: Strong command over budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and P&L management.
• Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of ISO standards (9000 / 14000 / 18000), Lean principles, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Leadership: Exceptional team building, decision-making, and people management skills capable of leading large operational teams.
• Systems & Tools: Strong proficiency in business ERP platforms and office productivity software.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (MBA or Post Graduation preferable).
• Relevant Experience: 20 - 30 Years (with extensive leadership experience in aluminium manufacturing/extrusion).
• Work Schedule: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM