Operations Manager IHC India
About Royal IHC
Royal IHC is a global market leader in the construction of material handling equipment at sea. We are
a renowned supplier of vessels and mission equipment for the dredging, oshore, defense, and
mining industries.
IHC India is part of IHCs global network and represents our foothold in India. With multiple IHC-built
vessels and equipment operating across Indias rivers and seas, there is a continuous demand for
services, spare parts, upgrades, and repairs.
Our mission is clear: to be the preferred supplier of vessels, equipment, and services for the oshore,
dredging, and mining industries in India.
The Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operational performance of IHC India.
The scope covers the construction, assembly, commissioning and handover of dredging equipment,
mining systems, oshore equipment and small-sized vessels produced in India.
As a member of the IHC India Management Team, you report directly to the General Manager India.
You lead multi-site operations across workshops, fabrication facilities, yards and project locations,
while maintaining close alignment with global IHC production locations and corporate departments.
This position plays a key role in preparing the organization for future growth, operational scaling and
expansion into new regions.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management

Lead daily operations across production facilities and project sites.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to quality and safety
standards.
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Develop and manage production planning, capacity planning and workforce allocation.
Monitor operational KPIs (cost, productivity, utilization, cycle time, downtime) and
implement corrective actions.
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Drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
Quality, Compliance & HSE
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Ensure compliance with ISO standards, marine classication requirements and oshore
regulations.
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Maintain strong HSE performance and a safety-focused culture across all sites.
Oversee inspections, audits and certication processes.
Improve quality control by reducing rework and waste through structured root-cause
analysis.

Supply Chain & Facilities
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Coordinate procurement, logistics and subcontracted activities in close collaboration with
the Procurement Manager.
Oversee inventory management and implement controls to reduce excess stock and
shortages.
Ensure proper maintenance and performance of workshops, fabrication facilities and
assembly areas.
Organization & Growth
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Lead, mentor and develop production leads, quality leads, supervisors, technicians and
project personnel.
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Upgrade workforce capabilities to enable more complex construction scope.
Forecast manpower requirements based on growth plans and project pipeline.
Establish operational standards and processes to support expansion into new facilities or
geographies.
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Contribute to tendering and budgeting processes by providing execution methodologies and
cost estimates.
Support strategic decision-making through operational insights and performance reporting.
You work closely with Sales, Proposals, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
and Finance to ensure coordinated execution and alignment with business objectives.
Your Prole
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20+ years of operational experience in heavy industrial equipment fabrication and/or
oshore equipment.
Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding (including high-performance alloys and corrosion-
resistant materials), outtting and mechanical/electrical integration.
Experience in a production environment outside India (mandatory).
Familiarity with marine classication societies, oshore standards and ISO compliance
requirements.
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Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments.
Robust leadership capabilities with a hands-on management style.
Prociency in production planning, ERP systems and structured performance reporting.
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering or
a related technical eld.
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Masters degree (MBA or Operations Management) is a plus.

📌 Operations Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Royal IHC
📍 Maharashtra