VP - Operations

Job Title: Vice President – Operations Location: Multiple Manufacturing Plants Industry: Manufacturing – Nets, Ropes, Cordage and Related Products Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Operations / Manufacturing or a related field; MBA/PGDM in Operations or Management preferred Years of Experience: 22–25+ years Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Reporting To: Executive Director Team Size: Approximately 3,000 employees Overview / Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Vice President – Operations to lead manufacturing operations across multiple plants with a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees.

The role will focus on achieving production, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and productivity targets while driving operational excellence, standardising processes, optimising resources, and ensuring sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple plants, ensuring achievement of production, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets. Establish operational goals, review plant performance, and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps. Standardise operating procedures and drive consistent manufacturing practices across all locations.

Oversee production planning, capacity utilisation, resource allocation, and timely execution of production schedules. Identify production bottlenecks and improve machine utilisation, throughput, and manpower productivity. Monitor material consumption, wastage, labour costs, energy costs, and operating expenses to drive cost optimisation.

Ensure consistent product quality and work with Quality and R&D teams to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints. Strengthen preventive and breakdown maintenance systems to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime. Evaluate equipment requirements, capital expenditure, automation, and technology upgrades.

Lead and develop Plant Heads, HODs, and senior operations teams, establishing clear KPIs and accountability. Drive manpower planning, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce productivity across plants. Ensure compliance with statutory, labour, occupational safety, and environmental requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure timely corrective action on operational and workplace safety issues.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies. Implement productivity improvement projects with measurable operational and financial benefits. Coordinate with sales, supply chain, maintenance, quality, and other support functions to ensure smooth operations.

Competencies Strong expertise in multi-plant manufacturing and operations management. Excellent production planning, capacity management, and resource optimisation skills. Strong understanding of cost control, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency. Knowledge of quality management systems, maintenance practices, and manufacturing technology.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies. Strong leadership and people management capabilities across large manufacturing workforces. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to drive operational transformation, process standardisation, and performance improvement.

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. Knowledge of statutory compliance, industrial safety, and environmental standards. Additional Information 22–25+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, including significant experience in senior operations leadership. Experience managing multiple manufacturing plants and large workforces is essential.

Experience in nets, ropes, cordage, or related manufacturing industries will be a strong advantage. Candidates should have a proven ability to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and build high-performing plant leadership teams. The role requires close coordination with the Executive Director and plant leadership to achieve business and operational objectives.

The position will have delegated authority over operational targets, resource allocation, process improvements, and operational decisions, with recommendations on major capital expenditure and organisational changes.