Responsibilities

- Lead profit center operations & revenue expansion

- Manage P&L;, drive profit growth & maximize EBITDA

- Oversee plant ops & automotive expertise within SBu
- managed minimum 3 manufacturing plants

- Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineering; MBA/PGDM preferred

- Position Summary
- We are looking for an experienced Divisional Head to lead a strategic automotive Tier-1 business division comprising multiple manufacturing plants. The incumbent will be responsible for overall P&L;, operations, manufacturing, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, customer management, people development and business growth.

- The ideal candidate should have a strong track record of managing at least 3 plants simultaneously, preferably across multiple locations, with experience in automotive OEM/Tier-1 manufacturing.

- Key Responsibilities
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- Divisional P&L; & Business Leadership

- Own complete P&L; responsibility for the division.

- Develop and execute the annual business plan, operating plan and strategic roadmap.

- Drive revenue growth, profitability, EBITDA improvement and cost optimisation.

- Identify new business opportunities and support expansion of the division.

- Review plant-wise financial and operational performance.

- - Multi-Plant Operations Management

- Lead and monitor minimum 3 manufacturing plants through respective Plant Heads.

- Ensure achievement of production, productivity, OEE, capacity utilisation and delivery targets.

- Drive standardisation of processes, systems and best practices across plants.

- Review plant performance through structured MIS and monthly/weekly business reviews.

- Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, machinery, infrastructure and resources.

- - Manufacturing Excellence
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, VSM, line balancing and continuous improvement.

- Improve OEE, throughput, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

- Lead cost-reduction and VA/VE initiatives.





- Implement Industry 4.0 / automation / digital manufacturing initiatives wherever applicable.

- Ensure adherence to operational excellence and manufacturing standards.

- - Quality & Customer Excellence

- Ensure achievement of quality targets and reduction in customer complaints, PPM and warranty issues.

- Drive APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and 8D methodologies.

- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable customer-specific requirements.

- Act as a senior escalation point for key OEM customers.

- Build strong relationships with major automotive OEM/Tier-1 customers.

- - Supply Chain & Delivery

- Ensure OTIF performance and uninterrupted supply to customers.

- Coordinate with SCM, procurement, production and logistics teams.

- Drive inventory optimisation and working-capital improvement.

- Ensure effective capacity and manpower planning.

- Support supplier development and risk mitigation for critical components.

- - New Product Development & Program Management

- Provide leadership support for new product launches and major customer programs.

- Ensure timely completion of APQP, PPAP, tooling, capacity and production-readiness activities.

- Coordinate with Engineering, R&D;, Quality, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.

- Ensure successful SOP and ramp-up of new programs.

- - Capex & Capacity Expansion

- Identify capacity requirements based on business growth.

- Lead Capex planning, justification and execution.

- Ensure timely commissioning and utilisation of new equipment, lines and facilities.

- Evaluate automation and technology investments based on ROI.

- - People & Leadership

- Lead Plant Heads, Functional Heads and senior management teams across multiple locations.

- Build a high-performance leadership culture.





- Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines.

- Drive performance management, capability development and employee engagement.

- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.

- - Compliance, EHS & Governance

- Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, environmental and corporate requirements.

- Drive a strong EHS culture across all plants.

- Ensure adherence to company policies, systems and governance mechanisms.

- Establish robust internal controls and operational review mechanisms.

- Key KPIs
- Division Revenue & EBITDA

- P&L; / Profitability

- OEE & Capacity Utilisation

- Productivity & Manufacturing Cost

- Customer PPM / Customer Complaints

- OTIF / Delivery Performance
- Inventory & Working Capital

- Scrap & Rejection

- Cost Reduction / VA-VE

- Capex ROI

- Employee Productivity

- Safety Performance
- New Product Launch / SOP Adherence

- Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate should have:

- 18–25+ years of overall experience in the automotive industry.

- Strong experience in Tier-1 automotive component manufacturing.

- Proven experience of independently managing minimum 3 manufacturing plants.

- Experience managing Plant Heads / Business Unit Heads and senior functional teams.

- Solid P&L; and commercial understanding.

- Experience with automotive OEM customers and customer escalation management.

- Strong exposure to manufacturing excellence, quality, SCM and NPD.

- Experience in multi-location operations is highly preferred.

- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholder-management capabilities.

- Preferred Industry Background
- Candidates from established automotive Tier-1 suppliers with multi-plant responsibility and exposure to OEM customers will be preferred.

- Ideal candidate: A senior automotive leader who has progressed from Plant/Operations leadership into a multi-plant / divisional leadership role, with demonstrated responsibility for business growth, P&L;, operational excellence and customer management.

📌 Divisional Head (Delhi)
🏢 Eleprof Karnataka
📍 Delhi