Company Description Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd. (KRAS) is a joint venture between Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel, and is India’s first private-sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility. Located near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, the 24,000 sq. ft. plant produces high-end SPIKE ATGM systems and a wide range of advanced defense capabilities, including missile technology, command and control, guidance, electro-optics, remote weapon systems, and precision-guided munitions.

The facility is designed to meet top security classifications, with stringent clearances from both Indian and Israeli governments and a robust three-layer, on-premise IT security architecture. KRAS operates on SAP S4/HANA and features state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure, including Class-1000 cleanrooms, Class-100 laminar flow stations, ESD-compliant flooring, and furniture. It also houses a world-class reliability testing center equipped for military-grade testing, such as temperature, vibration, high-pressure gas, and precision optical alignment.

Role Description The Head of Operations at KRAS is a full-time, in office role based in Hyderabad, responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations and ensuring alignment with defense quality and security standards. This position manages production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across cleanrooms, testing facilities, and support functions to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets. The role involves establishing and refining operational processes, monitoring performance metrics,



driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

The Head of Operations leads and mentors cross-functional teams, coordinates with engineering, quality, supply chain, and finance, and manages operational budgets and cost controls. The role also focuses on risk management, adherence to safety and security protocols, and supporting strategic decisions that enhance KRAS’s manufacturing capability and scalability.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong Operations Management skills, including experience in production planning, process optimization, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and data-driven decision-making abilities, including experience with operational metrics, root-cause analysis, and performance reporting.
- Candidates should possess proven Team Management and leadership skills, with experience in leading cross-functional teams, talent development, and stakeholder coordination.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaboration with internal and external partners, and for clear reporting to senior leadership.
- Candidates should possess Budgeting and cost-control skills, including experience managing operational budgets, resource allocation, and efficiency initiatives.
- Relevant experience in defense, aerospace, high-technology manufacturing, or similar industries is highly beneficial.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations,

📌 Head of Operations (Hyderabad)
🏢 Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS
📍 Hyderabad