VP Operation

About Company:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization with over three decades of industry experience, specializing in the manufacture of commercial industrial products and accessories.

The organization has a strong manufacturing footprint in India and a significant presence in international markets. It is predominantly export-oriented, with approximately 92% of its manufactured products exported to markets including Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

With multiple manufacturing facilities in India and a strong global customer base, the organization is focused on operational excellence, quality, safety, productivity, and sustainable business growth.

An Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a senior operations leader who brings:

• 20–25 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and plant operations.
• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, preferably complemented by an MBA in Operations Management.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following industries:
  • Industrial Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Fertilizers
  • Construction Chemicals
• Proven experience in leading multiple manufacturing plants and driving operations at a Pan-India level.
• Strong understanding of production, plant performance, safety, quality, maintenance, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Experience in leading large, cross-functional teams and developing high-performing plant leadership teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.

Exposure to highly regulated or safety-critical manufacturing environments would be an advantage

Key Competencies:

1. Lead end-to-end operations of three manufacturing plants across India.
2. Drive production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and overall plant performance.
3. Improve productivity, operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and cost optimization.
4. Monitor key operational KPIs and ensure achievement of business targets.
5. Ensure strict adherence to EHS, process safety, statutory, and regulatory compliance.
6. Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, automation, and operational excellence.
7. Ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime through effective maintenance strategies.
8. Maintain high product quality standards and customer satisfaction.
9. Lead and develop Plant Heads and cross-functional operational teams.
10. Support capacity expansion, modernization, and strategic manufacturing initiatives.