COO - Manufacturing Firm (18-25 yrs)

Scope & Objective:

- Overseeing all aspects of the company's daily operations ( non production related)

- Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy

- Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning

- Digitisation of the company's operations, processes etc.

- Implementation of the best practices in the industry

- Implementation of effective professionalism in the organisation

- Upgradation and implementation of the standard systems in the organisation

- Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met

- Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary

- Introduction of day to day monitoring processes of all the above

KRAs:

- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability

- Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement

- Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO

- Oversee all operational departments, including finance, marketing, business operations, human resources, and customer service

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational goals are met

- Develop and manage the company budget, ensuring that all expenses are within budget

- Analyze financial and operational data to identify areas for improvement

- Collaborate with other leadership team members [CEO,CFO, CHRO,CMO, CTO], develop and implement business strategies

- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and the board of directors

- Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

- Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts

Qualifications,Experience & Skills Required :

- Engineering Graduate with Full time MBA or any advanced degree preferred.

- 18-25 years of experience with at least 5 years or more in executive leadership roles

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-

- Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues

- Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics

- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues

Preferred Industry Exposure:

- Any leading Manufacturing company, preferably from a Steel company