Precision Equipments - General Manager - Operations (15-20 yrs)

Job Title: General Manager - Operations

Location: Sriperumbudur, Chennai

Department: Operations

Reports to: Senior Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: PMAC

Position Overview:

The General Manager - Operations at PMAC is responsible for overseeing the entire operational function of the organization to achieve exceptional delivery, quality, cost efficiency, and product development. The role requires a strategic leader who can meet annual sales targets, optimize resource utilization, and ensure the well-being of employees while maintaining adherence to the company's values and principles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Excellence:

- Delivery & Quality: Ensure timely delivery of products as per customer schedules, meeting or exceeding specified quality standards.

- Cost Management: Achieve operational cost targets while maintaining a healthy operating margin. Optimize the use of machinery, manpower, material, and finances.

- Productivity Goals: Meet the company's turnover per head target of 2 lakhs, ensuring effective utilization of resources to drive operational performance.

2. Resource Utilization & Improvement:

- Resource Management: Effectively utilize resources (machinery, men, material, money) to meet annual sales targets and organizational vision.

- Productivity Enhancement: Implement strategies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

- Technological Advancements: Introduce better technology, automation, and process improvements to drive operational excellence.

3. Employee Well-being & Compliance:

- Health & Safety: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, focusing on both physical and mental aspects.

- Values & Principles: Uphold and protect the values and principles of PMAC, ensuring they are adhered to by all employees.

- Training & Development: Recruit, train, and develop employees to ensure the right competencies are available within the organization.

4. Operational Management:

- Work Environment: Maintain an orderly and organized work environment through the implementation of 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

- Departmental Review: Regularly review department heads' performance and support them in achieving their targets.

- Subcontractor Management: Develop and manage subcontractors effectively to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

5. Knowledge & Skill Development:

- Skill Enhancement: Impart the right knowledge and skills to the workforce, facilitating continuous learning and development.

- Asset Maintenance: Ensure the maintenance of productive assets, including machines and utilities, to prevent downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

6. Digital Transformation:

- ERP Implementation: Ensure 100% transaction processing through ERP systems to promote a paperless environment and streamline operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in operations management, with a strong track record in improving productivity, quality, and cost management.

- Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with strong skills in recruitment, training, and development.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of operational processes, technology, and automation.

- Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the organization.

- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive operational improvements.

- Compliance: In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance across operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Timeliness and quality of product delivery.

- Achievement of operational cost targets and healthy operating margins.

- Productivity and turnover per head.

- Effectiveness of training and development programs.

- Successful implementation of technological advancements and process improvements.

- Maintenance and efficiency of productive assets.

- Successful transition to a paperless environment through ERP.