Job Description FormJob Title:

Head of Operations

Work Location:

Chakan – Pune

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

CEO

Job Type:

Full-time

About Company:

Sidhakala Group of Industries, founded in 1997, specializes in manufacturing press components, press tooling, and welded assemblies for the automotive and engineering sectors. The company operates two manufacturing units: Sidhakala Engineers (Bhosari Plant) and Sidhakala Industries (Chakan Plant).

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
12 to 18 years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing, press shop, welded assemblies, or automotive component manufacturing
Minimum 5 years of experience in handling production and operations leadership roles
Strong hands-on experience in production planning, shop floor management, manpower handling, quality coordination, and dispatch operations
Practical exposure to press shop, welding, tooling, fabrication, and assembly operations
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, TPM, and continual improvement systems
Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 systems
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word)
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage production targets effectively

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage complete plant operations including production, planning, maintenance, quality coordination, dispatch, and manpower management
Ensure daily production targets, delivery schedules, quality requirements, and productivity goals are achieved
Drive shop-floor discipline, process improvements, and operational efficiency across departments
Coordinate with production planning, tooling, maintenance, quality, and purchase teams to ensure smooth operations
Monitor machine utilization, rejection levels, downtime, and overall production efficiency
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and resources
Handle production-related issues, customer priorities, and emergency situations effectively
Maintain compliance with safety standards, ISO/IATF systems, and internal process requirements
Support new development activities, line setup, production readiness, and process stabilization
Conduct regular reviews with departmental teams and drive accountability across operations
Develop and strengthen operational systems to support current and future business growth

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Candidates with strong shop-floor and manufacturing experience will be preferred
Prior experience in automotive sheet metal component manufacturing is highly desirable
Hands-on operational leadership experience is mandatory