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Operational Head – OEMProduction (COO Level)
The Operational Head will own end-to-endresponsibility for OEM production operations — from production planning andshop-floor execution to quality, delivery, cost control and people leadership.This is a COO-level mandate: the incumbent will act as the senior-mostoperations leader for the OEM manufacturing vertical, driving plantperformance, OEM customer satisfaction, and operational scale-up, while workingclosely with the Managing Director and leadership team on strategy and growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Own full P&L responsibilityfor OEM production operations, driving productivity, cost efficiency andprofitability across the plant.
● Lead end-to-end manufacturingoperations — production planning, shop-floor execution, capacity planning, andon-time OEM delivery.
● Build and scale OEM productioncapability, including new line set-up, process standardization, and capacityexpansion to meet growing OEM order volumes.
● Drive quality systems (IATF16949 / ISO 9001 / customer-specific OEM standards) to ensure zero-defectdelivery and strong OEM customer audits.
● Establish and monitoroperational KPIs — OEE, first-pass yield, on-time-in-full (OTIF), scrap/rework,cost per unit — and drive continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
● Manage supply chain,procurement and inventory planning in coordination with SCM to ensureuninterrupted OEM production.
● Lead, mentor and build a strongsecond line of plant leadership across Production, Quality, Maintenance,Planning and Warehouse functions.
● Act as the key operationalpoint of contact for OEM/automotive customers on capacity, quality, deliverycommitments and new program launches (APQP/PPAP).
● Ensure compliance withstatutory, safety (EHS) and regulatory requirements across the plant.
● Partner with the ManagingDirector and senior leadership on capital investment planning, new plant/lineset-up, automation initiatives, and long-term operational strategy.
● Drive a strong performance andaccountability culture across the OEM production organization.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
● Minimum 15 years of progressiveexperience in manufacturing operations, with a substantial portion in theAutomotive and/or Cable Harness / Wire Harness industry.
● Proven experience managing OEMproduction programs, including new product launches (APQP/PPAP), OEM audits andcustomer quality requirements.
● Prior experience in a seniorplant leadership role — Plant Head / VP Operations / COO / Operational Head —with full P&L and team leadership accountability.
● Strong working knowledge ofIATF 16949, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and modernproduction/planning systems (ERP/MRP).
● Bachelor's degree inEngineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production/Industrial); MBA orequivalent management qualification preferred.
● Demonstrated experience scalingmanufacturing capacity and leading large, multi-functional plant teams.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
● Strategic operations leadershipwith hands-on shop-floor orientation
● Strong OEM/automotive customermanagement and program execution
● Cable harness / wire harnessmanufacturing process expertise
● P&L ownership, cost controland operational excellence mindset
● Team building, peopleleadership and change management
● Data-driven decision-making andKPI-led performance management
● High ownership, urgency andability to join immediately
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