Job Description: Operations Head (Sheet Metal & Press Shop)
Industry: Automotive Components (Sheet Metal Fabrication)
Department: Plant Operations & Manufacturing
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented Operations Head with extensive experience in manual press shop environments to spearhead our automotive component manufacturing division. The ideal leader will stabilize and optimize our existing manual lines while driving our multi-location expansion strategy. This role owns end-to-end plant operations, greenfield/brownfield setup, high-volume automotive supply chain adherence, and strict compliance with IATF 16949 standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Production & Delivery: Manage daily manufacturing schedules, hit output goals, and ensure on-time shipping.
- Quality & Safety: Enforce strict safety rules (HSE/OSHA) and maintain zero-defect quality standards.
- Process Improvement: Use Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methods to cut waste and boost machine uptime (OEE).
- Supply Chain & Inventory: Oversee material planning, procurement, and stock levels with ERP tools.




- Budget & Cost: Set operational budgets, control costs, and improve asset efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Mentor plant managers, lead training, and build a high-performance culture.

Greenfield & Multi-site Expansion
• Plant Setup: Lead the planning, layouts, machine selection, and commissioning of new manufacturing plants.
• Project Management: Control expansion timelines, capex budgeting, vendor management, and utility setups.
• SOP Deployment: Standardize manual press processes and safety controls across all recent locations.
• Talent Scaling: Build, train, and deploy operational teams for new sites to ensure uniform quality and culture.

Core Operational Responsibilities
• Press Shop & Tool Room Management: Oversee high-tonnage manual mechanical and hydraulic press lines. Ensure rigorous preventive maintenance on progressive, compound, and draw dies.
• Automotive Supply Chain Adherence: Guarantee

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