Head of Operations For Manufacturing Auto Components

Job Title: Head of Operations For Manufacturing Auto Components Company: Crowning Staffing SAP Module: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: The role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in press shop, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and operational excellence, preferably within the automotive or auto-component industry. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Manufacturing Leadership * Lead 3 to 5 plant operations covering: * Oversee die maintenance, tool life optimization, and SMED implementation * Maximize press utilization and minimize downtime * Collaborate with tool room for die development and continuous improvement * Implement and scale: 4. Quality Management * Ensure compliance with ISO / IATF standards * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions * Strengthen in-process and final inspection systems * Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce customer complaints * Monitor and reduce: 7. Leadership & Workforce Management * Lead cross-functional teams including: + Plant heads / production managers + Engineers and supervisors + Shop floor workforce * Implement preventive & predictive maintenance systems * Reduce breakdowns and improve machine uptime * Ensure availability of critical spares * Ensure full compliance with safety standards and regulations * Drive a zero-accident culture * Monitor high-risk operations (press shop & welding zones) 10. Customer & NPD (New Product Development) Support * Support APQP & PPAP processes * Collaborate with customers on new product trials and ramp-ups * Manage escalation related to delivery and quality issues Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Deep expertise in stamping, dies, and press tools * Strong understanding of fabrication and welding technologies * Proven leadership in multi-plant manufacturing environments * Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving ability * Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle or similar) * Strong stakeholder and OEM management capability Work Location: Gurugram(Udyog Vihar), India Availability: Full time

Location: Gurgaon Industry: Automotive Components Manufacturing Experience: 0-1 years Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering); MBA (Operations) preferred Employment Type: Full-Time Qualifications & Experience * Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering * 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing, with strong exposure to: Key Skills: Production Planning, Capacity Planning Salary: Not disclosed