Operations Head - Electroplating & Integrated Manufacturing Plant (15-30 yrs)

Job Title: Operations Head - Electroplating & Integrated Manufacturing Plant

Location: Dobespet, near Bangalore (Tumkur Road)

Experience: 10-15 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or B.Sc/M.Sc in Chemistry

(Preference for candidates from Central Electrochemical Research Institute - Karaikudi)

Job Description:

- A leading manufacturer with an integrated facility focused on electroplating, machining, and high-quality component manufacturing is seeking an experienced Operations Head to oversee its production plant operations.

- The facility comprises two integrated units with common utilities and focuses on electroforming (Nickel & Nickel-Cobalt), VMC machining, zinc plating, and manufacturing of automotive, defence, and industrial components.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee end-to-end plant operations: production, planning, quality, materials, maintenance, HR, and industrial relations.

- Drive daily shop floor activities for electroplating and component production.

- Propose investment plans aligned with business growth and production needs.

- Recruit, train, and manage a multidisciplinary team to support operational excellence.

- Translate customer and market needs into actionable product and process strategies.

- Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

- Track and resolve production non-conformances and customer complaints.

- Ensure adherence to all statutory and compliance standards.

- Establish and enforce quality systems like ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.

Candidate Profile:

- 10-15 years of plant/factory management experience, ideally in electroplating and precision manufacturing.

- Strong techno-commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.

- Mandatory expertise in electroplating processes.

- Hands-on experience managing HR, Admin, IR, and cross-functional teams.

- Proficient in Quality Management Systems and problem-solving via a systems-driven approach.