Director – Operations

Milacron India

ROLE SNAPSHOT

Function

Operations – Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Master Scheduling, EHS

Reports To

Managing Director – India

Direct Reports

Manufacturing / Assembly │ Quality │ Master Scheduling │ Industrial Engineering │ EHS

Location

Ahmedabad

Role Type

Full-time, Senior Leadership

ROLE PURPOSE

The Director – Operations is the strategic custodian of Milacron India’s manufacturing and operational excellence. This role drives end-to-end Operations, Quality, Master Scheduling and Continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth plan, revenue targets, and EBIDTA objectives.

The position champions world-class manufacturing strategies, ERP/MRP discipline, lean practices, and quality governance, while fostering collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Finance, and global supply chain partners. As a senior leader, the Director builds organizational resilience, scalability, and a culture of continuous improvement, directly influencing customer satisfaction and shareholder value.





KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Policy

• Define and execute long-term operational strategies aligned with business growth and profitability.

• Present operational improvement ideas, revenue/cash flow strategies, and investment proposals to the MD and Board.

• Establish governance frameworks, SOPs, and compliance structures across manufacturing and supply chain.

• Drive excellence in Make-to-Order / High-Mix / Engineered-to-Order manufacturing environments involving significant customer-specific requirements and product customization.

Manufacturing Process Excellence

• Develop and implement manufacturing plans based on market demand and business forecasts.

• Drive throughput improvement, cost optimization, and asset utilization across plants.

• Institutionalize lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives.

• Build a solid culture of safety, quality, operational discipline

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