Role & responsibilities

Operations Leadership & Performance:
- Lead all foundry manufacturing activities including bronze impeller production using both machine core and hand core processes, ensuring consistent quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the transition from bronze to stainless steel casting capabilities by conducting feasibility studies, process development, and qualification activities.
- Drive achievement of key performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets across all production areas [Automation & Operational Excellence] including sustainability initiatives that reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact [Financial Management & Strategic Planning].
- Support and lead the automation transformation roadmap for the foundry, identifying and implementing technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and capacity.
- Work with engineering teams to design, specify, and commission automated systems for core making, casting, finishing,



and material handling processes including to ensure recent material capabilities meet customer requirements and quality standards.
- Coordinate changes to production workflows and layouts to maximize the benefits of automation investments.
- Lead/sponsor continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies [Operations, Supply Chain & Inventory Management].
- Support optimization of secondary supplier relationships for raw materials, consumables, tooling, and outsourced services to ensure quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
- Work with supply chain teams to create and monitor inventory management plans that maintain 95% safety stock availability in the HUB at all times.
- Coordinate changes to procurement strategies and supplier partnerships that reduce lead times and improve material flow.
- Participate in supplier development programs and qua

📌 Head Foundry (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mavenhasten Consulting
📍 Bengaluru