JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE: Chief Operating Officer - Tank Division
DEPARTMENT: Tank Operations
JOB CATEGORY: Management & Leadership
LOCATION: Rabalc & Khopoli
REPORT TO: Managing Director / CEO
FUNCTIONAL AREAS: Plant Operations, Automation & Robotics, Fabrication, Paint Shop, Production Excellence, Quality, SCM, People Leadership
ABOUT HI TECH:
Founded in 1989, Hi Tech is a global leader in galvanised radiators and corrugated tanks for transformers. Serving Siemens, ABB, Hitachi, Toshiba, Wesco and others, we operate across Europe, Middle East, Africa, USA, Taiwan, and India.
Our Facilities:
• Tank Division: MIDC, Rabale, Navi Mumbai
• Radiator Division: Khopoli, Maharashtra
• Headquarters: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
B.E. / B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. MBA / PGDBM preferred.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 20-25 years in manufacturing operations, with at least 8-10 years in Senior Leadership / COO / Plant Head role in heavy engineering, sheet-metal fabrication, or automotive sector.
Domain Expertise:
End-to-end manufacturing operations, Automation & Robotics, Fabrication (cutting, bending, welding, assembly), Paint Shop (liquid & powder), TPM, Lean Manufacturing.
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma, TPM / JIPM certification, PMP / Operations Excellence certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Leadership:
Proven track record of managing multi-plant operations with >1000 employees, driving safety, productivity, and culture.
Automation & Robotics:
Hands-on leadership in deploying robotic welding, CNC machining, PLC / SCADA systems, MES, and smart factory practices.
Fabrication Excellence:
Deep knowledge of sheet metal, heavy fabrication, cutting, welding, assembly lines, and quality systems.
Paint Shop Management:
Experience in running high-volume paint shops, ensuring productivity, environmental compliance, and quality finish.
Global Exposure:
Experience in meeting international customer standards (Siemens, ABB, Toshiba, etc.), and handling audits from global OEMs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Leadership:
Oversee daily operations across fabrication, automation, paint shop, assembly, and dispatch. Ensure adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets (SQDC).
Automation & Smart Manufacturing:
Drive automation roadmap, implement Industry 4.0 (SCADA, MES, IoT), robotic welding, and digital dashboards for plant KPIs.
Fabrication & Paint Shop:
Optimise fabrication lines (cutting, bending, welding, assembly). Improve paint shop efficiency, reduce rework, ensure EHS compliance.
Strategic Planning:
Align manufacturing operations with 5-year business growth plan, capacity expansion, and capex projects.
Cost & Productivity:
Lead cost reduction, OEE improvements, energy efficiency, and resource optimization.
People Leadership:
Build, coach, and empower plant leadership team. Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Customer Orientation:
Ensure timely deliveries, customer satisfaction, and zero-defect supplies to global clients.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES:
Automation & Robotics: FANUC, ABB, KUKA robotic systems; PLC/SCADA (Siemens, Allen Bradley); MES platforms.
Fabrication Systems: CNC cutting, VMC, bending, resistance welding, MIG/MAG/TIG welding lines.
Paint Shop: Electrostatic painting, powder coating, CED coating, ETP/STP compliance.
ERP & Analytics: SAP/Oracle, Power BI/Tableau for manufacturing dashboards.
Lean & TPM Tools: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, OEE, JIT, Six Sigma.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Champion
Stakeholder Management & Negotiation Skills
High Emotional Intelligence & Team Development Ability
Global Quality Standards Orientation
LEARNING & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
Leadership Growth:
Exposure to global customers, supplier ecosystems, and cross-border manufacturing practices.
Technology Advancement:
Lead automation, robotics, and paint shop modernization projects.
Strategic Role:
Involvement in long-term capacity expansion, JV partnerships, and global scaling.
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JOB TITLE: Chief of Staff - Operational Excellence
DEPARTMENT: CEO / Managing Director's Office
JOB CATEGORY: Strategic & Operational Governance
LOCATION: All Hi-Tech Units (Rabale, Khopoli & Ghansoli)
REPORTS TO: CEO / Managing Director
ABOUT HI-TECH:
Founded in 1989, Hi-Tech Radiators is a global leader in galvanized radiators and corrugated tanks for transformers. Serving Siemens, ABB, Hitachi, Toshiba, Wesco, and other global OEMs, the company operates across Europe, Middle East, Africa, USA, Taiwan, and India.
Facilities:
Tank Division: MIDC, Rabale, Navi MumbaiRadiator Division: Khopoli, MaharashtraHeadquarters: Ghansoli, Navi MumbaiROLE PURPOSE:
The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the CEO / Managing Director , driving organisational efficiency, governance, and transformation initiatives across Hi-Tech's multiple business units. The role blends business strategy, financial planning, and operational excellence with a consulting-driven approach to accelerate growth and ensure seamless execution of enterprise priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Financial Governance
Partner with the CEO / Managing Director to develop and monitor strategic roadmaps, business plans, and performance metrics.Oversee corporate financial dashboards, MIS, and strategic investment analyses.Support key capital and M&A initiatives including IPO readiness, business diversification, and expansion strategies.Evaluate financial performance of divisions and drive cross-functional cost optimization programs.Act as the financial conscience of key strategic decisions and ensure risk-adjusted returns.
Consulting & Transformation
Bring structured problem-solving methodologies and consulting best practices to drive transformation.Work on end-to-end business improvement initiatives across multi-regional plants and business verticals.Build execution frameworks for productivity, automation, and digital transformation.Lead special projects directly under the CEO / Managing Director 's Office (e.g., strategic tie-ups, partnerships, investor presentations).
Program & Operational Excellence
Ensure alignment between strategy and execution across all business heads.Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across key strategic programs.Prepare executive dashboards, management briefs, and board-level presentations.Coordinate multi-plant, multi-location initiatives with clear accountability frameworks.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Serve as an interface between the CEO / Managing Director , internal leadership, and external stakeholders.Lead investor communication, key partnership reviews, and high-impact management meetings.Manage confidential business information with discretion and maturity.PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification: MBA (Finance) or CA with an Engineering degree - non negotiable.
Experience: 8-10 years with a reputed consulting organisation (Big 4 or equivalent) handling strategic, financial, or operational mandates.
Competencies: Strong financial and analytical acumen, business transformation mindset, program management capability, and board-level communication skills.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA:
Must have handled multi-regional locations and be well-travelled across business geographies.Possess deep understanding of money markets and act as a smart investor with a personal net worth of 3.00 crore or more.Residence: Preferably staying in Mumbai - Worli / Bandra region or nearby.Exposure to IPO, corporate finance, and investor relations preferred.Proven track record of executive collaboration, business foresight, and organizational governance.REPORTING & IMPACT:
Reports directly to the CEO / Managing Director and serves as the strategic anchor to translate vision into measurable execution. The position demands high discretion, analytical depth, and leadership maturity to influence across the organisation.
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