Business Unit Head - Foundry

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Business Head Foundry Operations

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Location: Coimbatore, India

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Reporting to: Division Head

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About the Role \n

This role leads a standalone foundry business as a strategic profit center. The Business Head will be accountable for driving growth, operational excellence, and profitability while strengthening market presence across industrial sectors. The position requires a blend of commercial leadership, deep foundry expertise, and the ability to scale performance through technology, people, and process excellence.

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Key Accountabilities \n

Business & Growth Leadership \n

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• Define and implement medium- to long-term business strategies aligned with overall organizational objectives
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• Expand presence across domestic and international industrial markets
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• Build a diversified customer portfolio across machinery, power, rail, construction, valves, pumps, and general engineering
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• Track global benchmarks and translate best practices into competitive advantage
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Financial & Operational Ownership \n

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• Hold end-to-end responsibility for P&L performance, including margins, costs, and working capital
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• Lead all manufacturing activities across melting, molding, casting, machining, and finishing
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• Improve throughput, yield, and asset utilization while minimizing scrap and rework
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• Ensure delivery reliability and adherence to customer commitments
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Quality, Technology & Continuous Improvement \n

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• Strengthen quality systems and certifications in line with global standards
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• Drive modernization through automation, digital tools, and process simulation
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• Embed lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement disciplines across operations
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Sales & Customer Engagement \n

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• Shape and execute go-to-market strategies for industrial and OEM customers
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• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts and global buyers
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• Partner with customers on technical solutions, quality assurance, and delivery excellence
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People & Culture \n

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• Build and mentor a strong leadership team across functions
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• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and performance ownership
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• Develop technical depth and leadership succession within the organization
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Compliance, EHS & Sustainability \n

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• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety regulations
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• Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
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• Drive world-class safety standards across operations
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Candidate Profile \n

Education \n

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• Bachelor s degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Production Engineering
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• MBA or equivalent qualification is an advantage
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Experience \n

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• 20+ years in foundry or metal casting operations
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• Minimum 5 7 years in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability
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• Experience managing medium to large manufacturing units serving industrial and/or automotive customers
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• Hands-on exposure to advanced foundry technologies, automation, and quality systems
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