[Urgent] Chief Operating Officer

Hiring Now : Head of Operations – Leading Manufacturing Group (India & Asia)

Full-time | Leadership Role | Steel, Automotive, Precision, Tubes or pipes.

At BGR, we specialize in leadership hiring for high-growth, innovation-led businesses across the globe. On behalf of a renowned global manufacturing group, we are leading the search for a Head of Operations to drive transformation, scale, and operational excellence at their India & Asia hub.

About the Company

Our client is a European MNC, a global pioneer in stainless steel tubular solutions, with a legacy of over seven decades. The group boasts multiple world-class manufacturing units worldwide, serving energy, aerospace, and infrastructure giants.

In India, the group has rapidly grown into a market leader since acquiring a local business 20 years back. The flagship 20-acre facility, serves as the nucleus of operations in Asia, contributing group’s major global revenues. With significant capex investment, a new product / expansion plan in the pipeline, and aggressive growth plans, the company is poised to scale double in the next five years.

Role Overview

This is not a routine plant head role. It’s a strategic leadership mandate reporting directly to the CEO and global leadership. You will be responsible for translating the company’s ambitious growth roadmap into on-ground execution — through world-class manufacturing, product diversification, workforce scaling, and customer delight.

You will lead the end-to-end operations (manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, capex projects) while driving cultural transformation, digitization, and operational excellence. This role is central to the company’s India strategy and global competitiveness.

Top 5 Must-Have Criteria (Please do not apply if you don't qualify on even one of below)

• Deep domain expertise in steel or metals-based manufacturing, ideally in tubes, pipes, forging, or extrusion processes.
• Proven track record in running complex operations with at least ₹300–₹500 Cr+ P&L responsibility.
• Strong team leadership and ability to scale a mid-sized plant into a high-performance, 1000+ workforce setup.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented execution style — able to work closely with shop-floor teams and senior stakeholders alike.
• Mindset fit : Integrity, drive, humility, and ability to work in a fast-changing, performance-led, yet grounded culture.

Why Apply?

If you are ready to shape the future of Indian manufacturing with global quality standards, we want to hear from you.