Chief Operating Officer

Position Title

COO) Precision Components Division

Role Purpose

The CoO Precision Components Division is responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering sustainable profitable growth across automotive, MedTech, and industrial valve segments. The role carries full P&L ownership, governance responsibility, and leadership accountability for worldclass manufacturing, quality, technology, and people performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the long-term divisional strategy aligned with automotive, MedTech, and valve industry trends, technology roadmaps, and corporate objectives.
• Translate strategy into clear business plans, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Anticipate market shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics to futureproof the division.

2. Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Performance

• Lead end-to-end operations across precision machining, assembly, and finishing.
• Drive world-class performance in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity (QCDSP).
• Implement and scale Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Industry 4.0, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure capacity planning, OEE improvement, and operational scalability to support growth.

3. Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Governance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA, and CE requirements.
• Build a zero-defect, first-time-right culture with robust risk management, APQP, PPAP, validation, and audit systems.
• Act as the ultimate owner of quality and regulatory governance for the division.

4. Customer & Market Leadership

• Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with OEMs and Tier1 customers.
• Drive customer satisfaction, long-term contracts, and preferred-supplier status.
• Promote co-development, value engineering, and early supplier involvement initiatives.

5. Financial Performance & P&L Ownership

• Own full divisional P&L, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cash flow.
• Drive disciplined cost management, pricing strategy, and capital efficiency.
• Approve and govern CapEx, working capital, and ROI-based investment decisions.

6. Technology, Innovation & Engineering Excellence

• Champion advanced manufacturing and precision engineering capabilities.
• Lead innovation in CNC machining, micro-machining, materials science, tooling, and digital manufacturing.
• Strengthen NPI, design-for-manufacturing, and technology differentiation.

7. Supply Chain & Vendor Management

• Build a resilient, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain.
• Oversee supplier qualification, sourcing strategy, localization, and dual-sourcing for risk mitigation.
• Drive supplier development, cost reduction, and quality improvement programs.

8. People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead high-performance leadership and functional teams.
• Develop technical, operational, and managerial talent with strong succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety excellence, and ethical conduct.

9. Business Development & Growth Initiatives

• Identify and execute organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
• Lead new market entry, product portfolio expansion, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Evaluate M&A opportunities, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

10. Governance, ESG & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure strong corporate governance, ethical standards, and ESG compliance.
• Maintain transparent communication with the Board, shareholders, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Represent the division in industry forums, audits, and strategic reviews.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and EBITDA margin
• ROCE / ROI on capital employed
• Customer satisfaction and retention
• Quality metrics (PPM, audit outcomes, recalls)
• OTIF delivery and productivity (OEE)
• Safety (LTIFR) and ESG metrics
• Talent retention and leadership bench strength

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial preferred).
• MBA or advanced management qualification is highly desirable.

Experience

• 25+ years of experience in precision components, automotive, MedTech, or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven COO / Business Head / Divisional Head experience with full P&L ownership.
• Strong exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and global customers.

Competencies

• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Deep manufacturing and engineering expertise
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of scaling operations and driving profitable growth

Reporting & Interfaces

• Reports to: Board of Directors / Group COO
• Direct Reports: Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Sales & Business Development