Business Unit Head Foundry

Business Head Foundry Operations

Location: Coimbatore India

Reporting to: Division Head

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.

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

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

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

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

• Build and mentor a strong leadership team across functions
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and performance ownership
• Develop technical depth and leadership succession within the organization

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

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

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