Cluster Operations Head For Aluminium Die Casting

Amor Management Consultants; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amor Management Consultants seeks a Cluster Operations Head for Aluminium Die Casting in West India. You will oversee multiple plants, drive production targets, quality, and delivery, and optimize efficiency and capacity across HPDC and gravity casting operations.

The role requires 18–28+ years in auto components with strong expertise in aluminium die casting, leading large teams and multiple plants, and guiding lean/Six Sigma initiatives to boost profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• 18 to 28+ years of experience in auto components with strong aluminium die casting and machining operations.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple plants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple aluminium die-casting plants within the group, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Manage HPDC and gravity die casting operations; improve yield, cycle times, and reduce scrap.
• Lead plant heads, production and maintenance teams, and quality teams; build strong technical teams for die casting, tooling, and machining.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and OEM customer requirements; manage customer audits and supplier development.
• Control manufacturing costs, raw material utilization, and energy consumption; drive EBITDA through productivity gains.
• Lead new plant setups, machine installations, and capacity expansion; collaborate with R&D, tooling, and OEMs during launches.

Skills

Aluminium die casting

HPDC

GDC

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Team leadership

Job description

Cluster Operations Head Aluminium Die Casting

Report to CEO

Location: West India

We are looking for a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple die-casting plants or operations within a company group. The role focuses on production, operations, quality, cost control, and strategic growth across all die-casting facilities (HPDC).

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations Management

• Oversee multiple aluminium die-casting plants within the group.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.
• Optimize plant efficiency, productivity, and capacity utilization.

2. Manufacturing & Process Control

• Manage high pressure die casting (HPDC), gravity die casting operations.
• Improve casting yield, cycle time, and scrap reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM practices.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead plant heads, production managers, maintenance teams, and quality teams.
• Build strong technical teams for die casting, tooling, and machining.
• Develop succession planning and leadership capability.

4. Quality & Customer Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and OEM customer requirements.
• Manage customer audits and supplier development programs.

5. Cost & Profitability

• Control manufacturing costs, raw material utilization, and energy consumption.
• Improve EBITDA through operational improvements and productivity gains.

6. New Project & Expansion

• Lead new plant setups, machine installations, and capacity expansion.
• Work closely with R&D, tooling, and OEM customers during new product launches.

Required Experience

• 18 to 28+ years of experience in auto components with strong expertise in aluminium die casting (HPDC & GDC) and machining operations.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple plants.Role & responsibilities