Operations Manager

The Opportunity

As an Operations Manager at Hitachi Energy India, you will lead and oversee the end-to-end operations of a unit. This includes production & testing, planning & procurement, facility maintenance, production engineering and warehouse management. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence, guided by the SQDIC framework (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost).

How you'll make an impact

• Lead business ramp up initiatives to meet growing market demand.
• Champion Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance across the unit.
• Oversee execution of production, testing, facility maintenance, planning, procurement, production engineering and warehouse operations.
• Implement best practices to drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Optimize inventory levels and manage material processes from forecasting to consumption.
• Collaborate with senior management to align operations with strategic goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high performing operations team.
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop strong business cases, and implement changes to enhance speed, cost efficiency, and customer experience.
• Lead cross functional projects, including CAPEX procurement and commissioning, to support growth and innovation.
• Maximize resource allocation for operational efficiency.
• Drive successful product transfers and support new product launches.
• Guide and empower cross functional teams to achieve collective success.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in Operations Management within a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership experience in change and transformation management.
• Expertise in process optimization and sustainable improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Analytical, structured mindset with the ability to make data driven decisions.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required