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CRA is an engineering company with over 30 years of experience delivering custom-engineered systems to the Energy and Defence sectors. We design and manufacture robust, high-performance solutions including combustion systems, biogas processing packages, gas flaring systems, and defence-grade weapon handling equipment.
Everything we build is manufactured in-house — from mechanical fabrication to assembly and testing — enabling us to serve some of the most demanding industrial and military applications worldwide.
Our manufacturing operations span two units in the NCR region and are supported by in-house design, engineering, QA, and procurement teams. We are now strengthening our operational leadership as we prepare for ERP implementation, ISO 9001 & AS9100D certification, and long-term scale.
We are hiring a Head of Operations to lead and professionalize all aspects of execution across our two manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on role that includes responsibility for production, planning, stores, procurement follow-up, quality, maintenance, facility management, vendor coordination, fire safety, ERP rollout, ISO/QMS implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives on building systems, managing teams, and delivering complex industrial projects on time and to quality.
1. Production & Execution
Oversee production across fabrication, machining (24/7), assembly, and testing
Ensure project-wise execution against daily, weekly, and monthly plans
Supervise shift-wise teams and maintain production discipline
Chair Daily Production Reviews (DPRs) and ensure data-led decision-making
2. Planning & Coordination
Create and monitor production plans linked to project requirements
Balance loads between both units based on priority and capacity
Coordinate with Design, Procurement, and QA for material and drawing readiness
3. Stores & Procurement
Ensure discipline in GRN, binning, MRS, and inventory traceability
Minimise stock-outs, over-issuance, and material misplacement
Follow up with procurement to ensure timely availability of critical items
4. Maintenance & Facilities
Lead preventive and breakdown maintenance across all plant equipment
Maintain spares logs, AMC schedules, and uptime records
Oversee infrastructure and facility upkeep — compressed air, power, cranes, etc.
5. Quality & Safety
Supervise in-process and final inspection routines
Ensure closure of NCRs, CAPAs, and traceability documentation
Drive fire safety preparedness and EHS compliance across both units
6. Vendor Management
Coordinate with third-party vendors for coating, packaging, or outsourced items
Align vendor lead times with CRA’s delivery schedules
Address delivery delays and external rejections
7. ERP Implementation
Serve as the operations lead for ERP rollout across both units
Map processes across production, QA, stores, and maintenance
Train teams and drive post-go-live adoption of ERP tools
8. QMS & Certification
Lead ISO 9001 implementation and readiness for AS9100D certification
Define and standardise SOPs, inspection checklists, and control plans
Manage internal audits, quality records, and certification timelines
9. Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Lean)
Deploy 5S and visual management across shopfloor, stores, and utilities
Facilitate Kaizen projects to eliminate recurring issues
Use lean tools (takt time, line balancing, root cause analysis) to improve throughput
Promote team-led problem solving and bottom-up suggestions
10. People & Leadership
Manage team across Production, Planning, Stores, QA, Maintenance, Admin
Build a culture of ownership, daily performance, and structured reporting
Mentor supervisors and junior managers; resolve inter-departmental issues
Drive staffing discipline, team morale, and operational stability
Requirements
Education
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
Certifications in QMS, Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO preferred
Experience
10–15 years in manufacturing operations, with 3+ years in senior operations leadership
Must have experience in fabrication, machining, assembly-based industries
Hands-on exposure to ERP and QMS implementation
Experience with custom-engineered, project-based manufacturing preferred
Skills
Strong execution mindset, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination
Proven ability to build systems, enforce discipline, and manage change
Fluency in Excel, Google Sheets, ERP systems, and production tracking
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