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.
Key Accountabilities
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Business & Growth Leadership
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
Financial & Operational Ownership
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
Quality, Technology & Continuous Improvement
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
Sales & Customer Engagement
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
People & Culture
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
Compliance, EHS & Sustainability
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
Candidate Profile
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Education
Bachelors degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Production Engineering
MBA or equivalent qualification is an advantage
Experience
20+ years in foundry or metal casting operations
Minimum 57 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
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