Operations Manager - Plug Valves Manufacturing Operations

: To lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations for plug valves, ensuring achievement of production targets, quality standards, delivery commitments, cost optimization, and operational excellence while maintaining safety and compliance requirements. Role & Responsibilities: - Plan, organize, and monitor daily manufacturing operations of plug valves and related valve products. - Ensure achievement of production schedules, output targets, and customer delivery commitments. - Optimize utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and plant resources. - Monitor production efficiency, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). - Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput and reduce cycle time. - Implement best manufacturing practices to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. - Improve plant productivity while reducing manufacturing costs. - Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality systems. - Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to reduce defects and rework. - Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. - Ensure adherence to ISO, API, ASME, and other applicable standards. Preferred Candidate Profile: - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. - 10 - 18 years of experience in Plug Valves manufacturing operations. - Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within valve manufacturing. - Strong understanding of Plug valve manufacturing processes, machining, assembly, testing, and inspection. - Knowledge of CNC machining, casting, forging, machining operations, and assembly processes. - Familiarity with API, ASME, ISO, PED, and international valve standards. - Experience with ERP systems, production planning, and inventory control. - Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence tools in industrial equipment, pumps, flow control products, or precision engineering industries. - Strong exposure to plug valves, ball valves, control valves, or similar engineered products preferred.