Head of Operations, HEX IN Requisition ID: 42342 Job Location(s): Vadodara, IN **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operation Head to lead our heat exchanger manufacturing facility at Vadodara site. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and strategic thinking to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The Operation Head will work closely with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align factory operations with market needs and business goals. **Job Responsibilities** + Lead a cross-functional team including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain. + Oversee end-to-end manufacturing of heat exchangers, ensuring on-time delivery & quality standards. + Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery. + Implement lean manufacturing and process optimization to enhance productivity and reduce costs + Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. + Identify skill gaps and drive training & development initiatives for workforce enhancement. + Drive a zero-defect culture and process improvements. Oversee & implement quality control measures to minimize defects and ensure compliance with customer specifications. + Optimize inventory management & procurement to minimize costs and ensure smooth production. + Uphold and integrate Danfoss values into daily operations and interactions, ensuring a positive and collaborative workplace culture through motivational leadership. + Fostering a collaborative environment with senior leadership, R&D, sales teams and necessary stakeholders to align and improve factory operations to secure execution of the business strategy. **Background & Skills** + Should hold Graduation in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering or other relevant courses. + Should have 10-15 years in manufacturing, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role + Strong background in manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy engineering is preferred + Should possess excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. **Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow** At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees. Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.