ASSA ABLOY - Director & Head - SMI - Plant

Job Title: Director and Head of SMI

Division/Company/Entity : ASSA ABLOY India Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Jamnagar, Gujarat (Shree Mahavir Industries)

Department: Operations

Reports to:

Solid line: SVP & Head of SAARC

Dotted line: Director & COO - MEIIA

Direct Reports: 5

Region of Reports: Jamnagar

Position Summary - ASSA ABLOY Group Company Shree Mahavir Metalcrafts Pvt. Ltd, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is seeking an experienced Director and Head of SMI to lead and optimize the end-to-end operations of the plant.

- This role requires a strong focus on people leadership, environmental stewardship, and statutory compliance to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and safe operations.

- The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational excellence, while fostering a culture of teamwork and capability development to achieve exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Goal Alignment: Define and cascade plant goals in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives to all levels within the plant.

- Operational Oversight: Plan, organize, direct, and manage day-to-day plant operations to achieve optimal output and meet customer expectations.

- Resource Optimization: Ensure efficient utilization of resources, including manpower, machinery, materials, financials, and time.

- Continuous Improvement: Lead and implement best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, and quality standards to drive operational excellence.

- Cost Management: Oversee and reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through consistent monitoring and improvement initiatives.

- Supply Chain Strategy: Implement a robust supply chain strategy, collaborating with functional heads to ensure smooth vendor management and supply chain efficiency.

- Health, Safety, and Compliance: Champion workplace health and safety initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and company processes.

- Statutory Compliance: Guarantee full compliance with all statutory requirements relevant to plant operations.

- Employee Development: Foster a positive work environment and lead initiatives to build a high-performing, cohesive team focused on achieving outstanding results.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Analytical Proficiency: Strong numerical and analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making.

- Financial Acumen: Skilled in managing standalone P&L.

- Operational Excellence: Expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and quality management.

- Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems: Strong awareness of EHS systems and regulatory compliance.

- Team Leadership: Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team.

- Metals Manufacturing Knowledge: In-depth understanding of metals manufacturing processes.

- ERP Awareness: Familiarity with MRP systems, with a preference for SAP experience.

Personal Attributes:

- Confident and Proactive: A self-starter with a high level of initiative and a solution-oriented mindset.

- Collaborative and Team-Oriented: A strong team player with a collaborative working style.

- Excellent Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.

- Results-Driven: High drive to achieve results and meet operational targets.

- People and Partnership Development: Passionate about developing talent and fostering partnerships within the organization.

Education & Experience:

- Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably in Production/Mechanical) and a post-graduate qualification specializing in Operations Management.

- Professional Experience: Over 20 years of post-qualification experience, including five or more years as a Plant Head in a leading manufacturing environment with a proven record of meeting operational performance metrics