COO - Sheet Metal(BMC Job 405)

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Auto Components (Sheet Metal)

Location: Faridabad, Haryana
Experience: 25 to 30 Years
Salary: Up to ₹1.5 Cr (₹150 LPA)
Industry: Automotive / Auto Components / Sheet Metal Fabrication

Job Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven COO to lead the end-to-end operations of a large-scale automotive sheet metal component manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate should bring extensive experience in plant operations, manufacturing strategy, customer relationships, and profitability management within the Tier-1 automotive supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct multi-plant operations, including manufacturing, production, SCM, quality, engineering, and EHS.

• Drive operational excellence in sheet metal stamping, welding, tool room, fabrication, and assembly lines.

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with long-term growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure OTIF delivery, cost control, and quality assurance.

• Ensure robust PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and IATF 16949 compliance across all production facilities.

• Monitor plant KPIs, P&L management, and budgeting for continuous improvement.

• Strengthen relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 clients, and global stakeholders.

• Guide automation, digitalization, and lean transformation projects across the group.

• Lead talent development, leadership succession, and performance management across operational leadership teams.

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS, legal, and statutory compliance at all units.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth expertise in automotive sheet metal manufacturing, tooling, robotic welding & press operations

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-unit operations (preferably with >1000+ workforce)

• Strong knowledge of global quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

• Strategic mindset with execution excellence

• Strong commercial acumen, P&L ownership, and customer-facing leadership

• Exposure to export operations, JIT, TPM, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 tools

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering

• MBA in Operations/General Management (preferred)

• 25–30 years of progressive experience in automotive components industry with at least 5+ years in a CXO/COO role