The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant operations of AMTP Altensteig, a welded precision steel tubes manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure world-class safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations Leadership
- Provide end-to-end leadership for manufacturing operations including slitting, forming, ERW / HFW welding, sizing, straightening, finishing, testing, and dispatch of structural tubes.
- Own and deliver plant production targets, capacity utilization, and throughput optimization.
- Lead cross-functional plant teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, PPC, Utilities, and Stores.
Manufacturing Excellence
Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, OEE improvement, and waste reduction.Establish and monitor plant-level KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, reduce conversion cost, and improve process stability.Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with structural tube standards such as IS 4923, EN 10219, ASTM A500, and customer specifications.Champion weld quality, dimensional control, mechanical properties, and surface finish.Lead root cause analysis of major quality issues and customer complaints.Maintenance & Asset Management
Ensure high availability and reliability of tube mills, HF welders, NDT systems, straighteners, and finishing lines.Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and long-term asset health plans.Lead CAPEX planning, equipment upgrades, and plant expansion or debottlenecking projects.Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Set and enforce a strong safety culture with zero-incident mindset.Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and energy regulations.Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness initiatives.Cost, Budget & Profitability
Own plant operating budget, conversion cost, and working capital efficiency.Drive cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or safety.Optimize manpower, energy consumption, consumables, and inventory levels.People & Organization Development
Build a high-performance leadership team across functions.Mentor senior managers and develop succession plans.Promote skill development, training, and accountability culture across the plant.Business & Stakeholder Interface
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align production with market demand.Support new product development, trials, and customer audits.Act as primary operations interface for key customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production EngineeringMBA or Postgraduate qualification in Operations or General Management preferredExperience
15–25 years of experience in manufacturingMinimum 7–10 years in senior plant leadership rolesExperience in welded precision steel tubes manufacturing (square, rectangular, and round) is an assetCore Competencies
Strategic plant leadership and decision-makingDeep technical expertise in ERW / HFW tube manufacturingLean, TPM, and OEE implementationFinancial acumen and budget ownershipStrong stakeholder and people management skillsChange management and continuous improvement mindset