Vice President – Operations (Manufacturing – Automotive)

CTC: ₹30 LPA – ₹36 LPA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for an automotive components manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational excellence, plant management, manufacturing processes, and team leadership, with a solid background in Tier-1/Tier-2 automotive suppliers.

Key Responsibilities
Lead overall manufacturing operations to achieve business, quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.
Drive operational excellence through productivity improvement, cost optimisation, and process efficiency.
Manage and optimise manufacturing processes including:
Press Shop
CNC Machining
Plating
Heat Treatment
Powder Coating
Recent Product Development (NPD)
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals.
Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
Lead capacity planning, manpower planning, budgeting, and capital expenditure projects.
Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring on-time delivery,



quality compliance, and operational efficiency.
Mentor and develop senior plant leadership teams.

Candidate Profile
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. (Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering)
Academic Requirement: Minimum 70% throughout B.Tech
Experience: Minimum 25 years in automotive manufacturing.
Must have worked as a Plant Head for at least 7 years.
Experience with Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive component manufacturers is highly preferred.
Solid exposure to Press Shop, CNC Machining, Plating, Heat Treatment, Powder Coating, NPD, Quality Systems, and Plant Operations.
Proven leadership in managing large manufacturing teams and multiple departments.

Preferred Skills
Strategic Operations Management
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
TPM, Kaizen, 5S
Production Planning & Capacity Utilisation
Cost Reduction & Productivity Improvement
Customer & Vendor Management
Budgeting & CAPEX Planning
IATF 16949 / ISO Systems
Team Leadership & Change Management

Compensation

CTC: ₹30 Lakhs – ₹36 Lakhs per annum (Based on experience and competency).

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹3,600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Vice President Operations Focal Point (India)
🏢 New swan Autocomp
📍 India