Head - Operations

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A TEXTILE MANUFCATRUING BACKGROUND OR EXPERIENCE

Company Description

NIEMLA has a rich history since 1955 as a leading textile manufacturer specializing in woven fabrics for the transportation sectors. With decades of expertise, NIEMLA delivers high-quality, reliable fabrics used in some of the world's most renowned buses, trains, and automobiles. The company combines heritage, craftsmanship, and modern technology to meet diverse customer needs.

🏭 Lead Large-Scale Manufacturing Operations

📍 Location: India

🕒 Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned operation head to lead the manufacturing operations of a growing textile manufacturing company with national and export markets.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who has successfully managed large textile production facilities, driven operational efficiency, and built high-performing factory teams.

You will be responsible for end-to-end plant leadership, ensuring production excellence, cost competitiveness, and world-class quality standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead End-to-End Plant Operations

• Direct and manage the entire manufacturing facility, including production, maintenance, quality, and plant administration.
• Ensure the plant consistently achieves production targets, capacity utilization, and delivery commitments.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Implement lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine efficiency, throughput, and cost per unit.

Production Planning & Delivery

• Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure timely order execution.
• Coordinate with sales and supply chain teams to ensure customer delivery commitments are met.

Quality Leadership

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve consistency.

Cost & Efficiency Management

• Monitor plant costs including raw material usage, wastage, labour productivity, and energy efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational margins and plant profitability.

Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure robust preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Lead machinery upgrades and technology improvements.

Team Leadership

• Lead a large team of production managers, supervisors, engineers, and plant staff.
• Build a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure the plant meets all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Candidate Profile

✔ 15–20+ years of experience in textile manufacturing operations (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

✔ Experience managing large manufacturing facilities or multi-line production plants

✔ Strong background in weaving / knitting / dyeing / finishing / technical textiles

✔ Proven success in improving productivity, efficiency, and plant performance

✔ Strong leadership and team management capabilities

✔ Degree in Textile Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Opportunity to lead and scale a major textile manufacturing operation
• Significant decision-making authority and operational ownership
• Work closely with promoters and senior leadership
• Drive modernization, automation, and operational transformation

📩 If you are a results-driven manufacturing leader ready to take full ownership of plant operations, we would like to hear from you.