Head of Operations-A leading Indian heavy manufacturing organization

Company: Michael Page
Apply for the Head of Operations-A leading Indian heavy manufacturing organization
Location: Mumbai
Job Description:

  • Only engineers with 25+ overall multi site operations apply
  • Only candidates who have managed 1000 Cr+ of operations apply
  • About Our Client

    Our client is a leading Indian mid sized heavy engineering firm with products portfolio that need heavy fabrication, forging and welding operations. Their biggest clients are in the Energy and Power sector. They have ambitious growth plans to become a billion dollar firm in the next three years. They want to hire a Head of Operations to manage their multiple site operations.

    Job Description

    Reporting into the MD and managing a 4000 cr+ business, you will

  • Ensure smooth and efficient operations across the different businesses and different manufacturing locations
  • Develop and implement operational strategies in line with company objectives
  • Manage and guide departmental heads and foster a high-performance culture
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and manage risks across all operations
  • Oversee financial performance and budgeting processes
  • Collaborate closely with the board and provide regular updates
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Engage with key stakeholders and maintain strong industry relationships
  • The Successful Applicant

    A successful Head of Operations should have:

  • A full time Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineer
  • Over 25 years of overall experience in senior operational roles managing multiple sites. Atleast the last 5 years, the candidate should have worked as Head of Ops or COO and executed new projects also.
  • Open to Mumbai as a location
  • Candidate should come from Auto Tier 1, Machinery, Heavy Engineering or other mechanical industries.
  • Candidate should have worked in a promoter led setup and should have a very agile and fluid style of management
  • The organization is on a rampant growth map and thus needs a dynamic leader who has dealt with ambiguity, fluidity and dynamism
  • Posted: March 21st, 2026