Head - Operations

BorgWarner · Chennai

  • Experience15–16 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted30 Sept 2026

About BorgWarner

BorgWarner is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 15+ years of experience.

Skills

  • manufacturing operations
  • engineering
  • environmental health and safety
  • people management
  • CAPEX

The role

An operations manager at an automotive manufacturing company manages plant production, manufacturing costs, CAPEX, capacity planning, packaging improvement, facilities, and EHS compliance. The role applies manufacturing operations, engineering, and environmental health and safety to improve plant performance and support new programs.

Full job description

This position Manages a section of Senior / Engineers and Senior / Engineering Assistants to oversee daily production attainment, safety and operations excellence across modules. The incumbent will also manage environment, Health & Safety and Facilities related matters in the plant.

Roles & Responsibility

Plant wide manufacturing expense controllerWork with respective (Process/Test/Quality) stakeholders to drive down plant scrap within budgetWork with respective (Process/Test/Quality) stakeholders to plant FTQ targetsPlant Wide KPI consolidation. Support new launch engineering buildsPlant Wide CAPEX controllerLead plant wide cost savings initiativesPlant Capacity /Layout Forecast Planning across all modules((Viper/ECU/Inverter/CSP/Pressure Sensors)Plant OE consolidation/improvementNew project /business quote CCET/CAPEX /conversion cost studyNew project MSD setup with core teamsOffice relay out & seats allocation for new joinerNew program/ packaging change development/evaluationNew project packaging conversion cost studyDrive packaging cost reduction & improvement activitiesCoordinate validation parts and packaging material for packaging validation tests

EHS/Facilities

Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirementsActively engage employees from multiple levels and functions in committeeDevelop and retain documentation of health and safety procedures and performanceIntegrate effective health and safety training in the job training of all employeesIncrease safe behaviors through observation, data gathering, feedback and planningIdentify best practices and implement continual improvementMeasure and periodically audit health and safety performance so appropriate improvements can be madeDevelop and retain documentation of Energy Management procedures and performanceAssessment and Setup of facilities for ME & SDEC equipment within target deadlineAnalyze facilities supply (N2, Energy, Compressed Air, etc) and make suitable suggestion to reduce costIntermediary between landlord and BWSG on equipment setup, facilities issue and OPEXReview & provide advise on facilities set up requirement prior to executionIntermediary between BWSG and global team for facilities and sustainability issueProvide immediate action when equipment experience downtime due to facilities supply

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

Degree in EngineeringMin 15 years of experience in Engineering preferred

Demonstrated track record in people management

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