Sr. Manager – Operations

Experience Required: 20+ Years

Salary Budget: ₹30 LPA

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Job Purpose The Sr. Manager – Operations will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of the manufacturing facilities. The role demands a strategic and hands-on leader who can ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and compliance while aligning plant performance with broader organizational objectives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Leadership
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Align plant operations with organizational goals – both short-term and long-term.
• Lead capacity expansion, modernization, and infrastructure development projects.
• Operations Management
• Supervise daily manufacturing operations ensuring high-quality output and timely deliveries.
• Optimize the use of manpower, materials, and machinery for maximum productivity.
• Define and monitor KPIs to enable data-driven continuous improvement.
• Financial Management
• Prepare, manage, and monitor plant budgets for cost optimization.
• Analyze operational costs and implement strategies for improved profitability.
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce strict safety standards and ensure a zero-incident workplace.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams and plant managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development programs.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other industry best practices.
• Promote innovation and technology adoption for improved operational outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Industrial Management or related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience: 20+ years in manufacturing/plant operations, including 10+ years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and scaling manufacturing capabilities.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Thane

Country: India