Roles & Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end operational P&L; outcomes gross margin per project, cost of delivery, throughput, and on-time completion
- Manage the complete order-to-handover cycle: proposal, design freeze, procurement handoff, manufacturing, site execution, commissioning, performance guarantee and O&M; handover
- Set and defend the operating budget across all functions; review variance monthly with the CMD
- Lead and develop HOD – Proposal & Process, HOD – Design, HOD – Projects, GM – O&M;, and oversee Production, Support (IT/Admin/ERP), HR and R&D; functions
- Run a fixed governance rhythm — weekly execution reviews, monthly project/margin reviews, quarterly capability and manpower reviews
- Build a strong second line of leadership with succession plans for key roles
- Standardise engineering practices — design templates, equipment libraries, technical specs, SOPs and checklists
- Drive ERP adoption as the single source of truth for costing, material movement, manpower and progress tracking




- Institute a project risk register and formal change-control process for scope, design and cost
- Support international operations in Dubai and Italy, including overseas commissioning and client/consultant coordination
- Ensure engineering and documentation standards meet international client expectations
- Own EHS (Setting, Health & Safety) across the workshop and all project sites
- Ensure statutory and pollution control compliance (TNPCB/CPCB and overseas equivalents)

Desired Candidate Profile:
- 18+ years of experience in turnkey water/wastewater treatment (ETP, STP, RO, ZLD) or comparable process EPC
- At least 5 years in a Head of Operations, COO, or equivalent multi-function leadership role
- Proven record of delivering turnkey plants on time and within cost
- Experience managing multiple concurrent project sites, coordinating design, procurement, manufacturing and execution
- Strong commercial acumen — project P&L;, margin protection, cost control, and neg

📌 Chief Operating Officer (Tiruppur)
🏢 Wtt International
📍 Tiruppur