Objective of this role:The COO will be responsible for driving operational excellence across all divisions and functions, ensuring robust processes, cost competitiveness, and customer-focused delivery. As a key member of the leadership team, the COO will align overall operations with the company’s long-term growth vision while strengthening manufacturing, supply chain, technology, and people capabilities to support sustained scalability.Roles and Responsibility:Strategic Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Board to build a compelling long-term vision that motivates teams to achieve the organization’s growth targets. - Define the strategic direction of the company in alignment with the Board of Directors (BOD) and ensure its effective execution. - Lead the execution of current and future business commitments to expand the company’s footprint across targeted markets. - Strengthen the leadership team by focusing on capability building, succession planning for critical roles, skill enhancement, and fostering a unified organizational culture.Operational Responsibilities:- Oversee end-to-end business operations with a strong focus on margin control and achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals. - Develop growth strategies and implementation plans with a sharp focus on market needs, operational deliverables, performance metrics, and long-term sustainability. - Engage consistently with existing customers and build strong external relationships with clients, vendors, industry leaders, and influencers to reinforce the company’s brand and market presence. - Work closely with the Finance Head and Board to ensure robust financial controls, timely reporting, and adherence to budgets. - Assess team capabilities and implement development programs to enhance skills and improve productivity across functions. - Deploy continuous improvement methodologies—Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean, and Kaizen—to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost competitiveness. - Track industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep operations future-ready. - Ensure optimal plant capacity utilization aligned with future demand forecasts and upcoming business wins.'Business Growth Enablement:- Support business diversification into new product lines - Build scalable supply chain and vendor ecosystems to minimize lead times and reduce logistics constraints. - Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to align operational capabilities with customer (OEM & Tier-1) requirements.'Governance & Compliance- Drive strong operational governance through structured goal sheets, dashboards, and periodic review mechanisms. - Ensure compliance with quality standards (IATF, ISO) and all statutory and regulatory requirements. - Identify and manage risks across production, supply chain, operations, and people functions.People & Culture:- Build, mentor, and develop a strong leadership pipeline across all functions. - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. - Partner with HR to strengthen talent acquisition, leadership development, capability building, and succession planning initiatives.Key Areas:Business Performance & Growth:- Deliver year-on-year revenue and profitability targets in line with the organization’s strategic plan. - Expand the company’s presence across key markets by driving new business wins and enabling diversification into new product lines. - Strengthen customer relationships (OEMs & Tier-1s) and enhance customer satisfaction through consistent delivery, quality, and responsiveness.Operational Excellence:- Improve operational efficiency across plants and functions through Lean, TOC, and Kaizen initiatives. - Achieve targeted improvements in throughput, capacity utilization, cycle time, and OEE. - Ensure consistent on-time delivery (OTD), reduction of rework, and improved first-pass quality. - Strengthen supply chain resilience, reduce lead times, and remove logistical bottlenecksCulture, Governance & Stakeholder Management- Drive a unified, customer-centric organizational culture across all plants and functions. - Embed operational discipline, innovation, and agility throughout the workforce. - - Build an engaging work environment that supports employee development, collaboration, and productivity. - Strengthen governance through structured reviews, dashboards, KPIs, and robust compliance systems. - Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and quality standards (IATF, ISO). - Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders including the Board, customers, vendors, partners, and regulatory bodies. - Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage risks across operations, supply chain, and people functions.Candidate Criteria:Educational Qualifications- Engineering degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Electrical / Polymer (preferred). - MBA in Business Management or Strategy from a reputed institute (preferred).Experience Requirements- 25+ years of experience in the automotive components or manufacturing industry. - 5–7 years in a senior leadership role such as COO / Operation Director / Business Head, with full operational responsibility. - Proven experience in scaling manufacturing operations, managing multi-plant environments, and leading large teams. - Strong experience working with OEMs and Tier-1 customers, ensuring delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. - Exposure to global markets, international customer requirements, and M&A/post-merger integration (preferred).Technical & Functional Expertise- Deep expertise in Lean, TOC, Kaizen, and world-class manufacturing practices. - Strong understanding of automotive component manufacturing, production processes, and shop-floor operations. - Solid knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, procurement, and production planning. - Comprehensive understanding of quality systems such as IATF/ISO and statutory compliance requirements. - Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and other automotive-specific processes. - Exposure to digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, and transformation initiatives.Business & Financial Acumen- Strong P&L management experience with a track record of improving EBITDA, PBT, and overall financial performance. - Strong financial discipline with expertise in cost control, budgeting, and operational efficiency. - Demonstrated ability to drive cost competitiveness, optimize resources, and manage CapEx/OpEx.Leadership & Behavioral Competencies- Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities with a strong focus on people development. - High customer orientation with the ability to build and sustain relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 customers, and other key stakeholders. - Strong decision-making ability with a strategic mindset and hands-on operational approach. - Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Job Title
Chief Operating Officer