Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director - Defense Sector

Company Overview:

Client is an established multi crore organization, specializing in the supply of equipment to the Indian Navy/Defence establishments and providing engineering services, including Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), to support naval operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership:

- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and timely delivery of equipment and engineering services.

- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of operations to align with the company's strategic goals.

2. Strategic Planning & Execution:

- Develop and implement operational strategies that support long-term business objectives.

- Monitor key performance metrics and adjust operational strategies to achieve targets.

3. Business Development & Client Management:

- Maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in the Indian Navy and other defense entities.

- Identify new business opportunities, both within and outside of defense, for company growth

4. Engineering & Technical Oversight:

- Direct the engineering team, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client standards.

- Supervise AMC operations, ensuring reliable and efficient engineering support services.

5. Quality & Compliance:

- Uphold stringent quality standards, ensuring compliance with Navy and defense industry requirements.

- Implement continuous improvement processes in operational and engineering practices.

6.Lead indigenous initiatives of equipments & spares

7.Leadership & Team Development:

- Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

- Drive employee engagement, development, and succession planning.

Key Requirements:

- Experience: Minimum of 25 years in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior role supplying to the Indian Navy or defense sector.

- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of shipbuilding equipment and engineering services, including AMC.

- Skills: Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and business acumen.

- Qualifications: Engineering degree with additional qualifications in management preferably and MBA

Expected Key Result Areas :

- Support the doubling the TO in the next 3-4 years (TO for FY 23-24 is @ Rs 50 CR).

- Create and implement action plan to maintain / improve profitability.

- Restructuring of organization for better efficiency.

- Establishing R&D division.

Domain knowledge :

- Should have adequate knowledge on commercial matters, such as GST, E-Challan, Invoicing, Logistics, Dispatches etc.

- Should have knowledge of nuances involved with imports & exports.

Reporting to: Founder Directors

Future Career Path: Potential to advance to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board position.

Location: Navi Mumbai/Goa and operations in major Indian ports and work stations in neighbouring countries.