Chief Operating Officer (Mumbai)

Chief Operating Officer (Mumbai)

Position Title
COO) – Precision Components Division
Role Purpose
The CoO – Precision Components Division is responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering sustainable profitable growth across automotive, MedTech, and industrial valve segments. The role carries full P&L; ownership, governance responsibility, and leadership accountability for world‑class manufacturing, quality, technology, and people performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
Define and execute the long-term divisional strategy aligned with automotive, MedTech, and valve industry trends, technology roadmaps, and corporate objectives.
Translate strategy into clear business plans, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.
Anticipate market shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics to future‑proof the division.
2. Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Performance
Lead end-to-end operations across precision machining, assembly, and finishing.
Drive world-class performance in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity (QCDSP).
Implement and scale Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Industry 4.0, and automation initiatives.
Ensure capacity planning, OEE improvement, and operational scalability to support growth.
3. Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Governance
Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA, and CE requirements.
Build a zero-defect, first-time-right culture with robust risk management, APQP, PPAP, validation, and audit systems.
Act as the ultimate owner of quality and regulatory governance for the division.
4. Customer & Market Leadership
Build and maintain solid executive-level relationships with OEMs and Tier‑1 customers.




Drive customer satisfaction, long-term contracts, and preferred-supplier status.
Promote co-development, value engineering, and early supplier involvement initiatives.
5. Financial Performance & P&L; Ownership
Own full divisional P&L;, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cash flow.
Drive disciplined cost management, pricing strategy, and capital efficiency.
Approve and govern CapEx, working capital, and ROI-based investment decisions.
6. Technology, Innovation & Engineering Excellence
Champion advanced manufacturing and precision engineering capabilities.
Lead innovation in CNC machining, micro-machining, materials science, tooling, and digital manufacturing.
Strengthen NPI, design-for-manufacturing, and technology differentiation.
7. Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Build a resilient, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain.
Oversee supplier qualification, sourcing strategy, localization, and dual-sourcing for risk mitigation.
Drive supplier development, cost reduction, and quality improvement programs.
8. People Leadership & Talent Development
Build and lead high-performance leadership and functional teams.
Develop technical, operational, and managerial talent with strong succession planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety excellence, and ethical conduct.
9. Business Development & Growth Initiatives




Identify and execute organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
Lead new market entry, product portfolio expansion, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions.
Evaluate M&A; opportunities, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
10. Governance, ESG & Stakeholder Management
Ensure strong corporate governance, ethical standards, and ESG compliance.
Maintain transparent communication with the Board, shareholders, regulators, and key stakeholders.
Represent the division in industry forums, audits, and strategic reviews.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Revenue growth and EBITDA margin
ROCE / ROI on capital employed
Customer satisfaction and retention
Quality metrics (PPM, audit outcomes, recalls)
OTIF delivery and productivity (OEE)
Safety (LTIFR) and ESG metrics
Talent retention and leadership bench strength
Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial preferred).
MBA or advanced management qualification is highly desirable.
Experience
25+ years of experience in precision components, automotive, MedTech, or industrial manufacturing.
Proven COO / Business Head / Divisional Head experience with full P&L; ownership.
Strong exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and global customers.
Competencies
Strategic and commercial acumen
Deep manufacturing and engineering expertise
Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
Track record of scaling operations and driving profitable growth
Reporting & Interfaces
Reports to: Board of Directors / Group COO
Direct Reports: Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Sales & Business Development

📌 Chief Operating Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Manufacturing
📍 Mumbai