To drive end-to-end operational excellence and business scalability across Forbes Vyncke's value chain ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The Head -Operations will translate strategic intent into executional outcomes by integrating project, engineering, manufacturing, and service functions, while building a high-performance culture aligned to the JV's long-term vision.
Responsibilities
. Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Translate business strategy into measurable operational goals with clear KPIs for efficiency, quality, and delivery.
- Lead cross-functional synchronization across project management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service.
- Drive operational transformation through process digitization, automation, and performance analytics.
- Partner with the CEO and Board to define 35 year capacity-building and capability roadmaps.
2. Project Management & Execution Excellence
- Ensure flawless execution of domestic and international projects, balancing speed, cost, and quality.
- Institutionalize a governance rhythm (dashboards, reviews, early warning systems) to monitor project health.
- Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Build strong vendor, partner, and EPC interfaces for seamless delivery.
3. Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers and ensure customer satisfaction across all engagements.
- Serve as a key escalation point for project concerns and work closely with clients to align expectations.
- Collaborate with partners from both the Indian and Belgian parent organizations for technical and operational integration.
4. People, Culture & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams to deliver consistent high performance.
- Build leadership succession and capability depth across functions.
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and safety.
- Foster diversity, inclusion, and engagement across operational teams.
5. Financial & Commercial Accountability
- Own project profitability through strict control on timelines, budgets, and execution efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance and commercial teams to forecast project costs, margins, and working capital requirements.
- Support business development initiatives with project insights, pricing validation, and risk assessment.
6. Governance, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental, and safety regulations at project sites.
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure adherence to global quality standards.
- Maintain governance systems aligned with JV policies and international partner requirements.
Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience:
2025 years of total experience in large-scale EPC, Energy, or Process Engineering industries (Boiler experience preferred but not mandatory).
