Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Position Summary

This role will assume full accountability for operations at Bobst India’s BIN2 Plant (BIN2A & BIN2B), ensuring On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery of high-quality products at optimal cost. As a senior leader, the role requires driving operational excellence, delivery performance, safety and cost while empowering teams and fostering a customer-centric culture. The candidate will oversee a cross-functional team professionals across Assembly, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Safety and Quality. This role requires strong leadership, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Preferred Candidate :

• Career Pattern: Grown progressively from the ground up; stable tenure history
• Plant Leadership: Must have led full plant - all functions, not just production/ IE/ Op Excellence etc.
• Supply Chain: Hands-on, direct accountability not just oversight, SAP knowledge is added advantage
• Team Size: Minimum 150 people managed
• Product Transfer Experience: with tech transfers and product stabilization (machines, not components)
• Quality: Has driven quality stabilization on complex assembled products (not components alone, like in automotive)
• Cross-functional: Worked with RDE, Purchasing, Supplier Dev, Finance, Management
• Languages : Marathi (spoken, for shopfloor), English + Hindi (business)
• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech.) in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (Full-time).

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Operations

• Lead end-to-end plant operations to ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and production targets.
• Optimize workflows, maximize resource utilization, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure proper maintenance and reliability of equipment and facilities.
• Track performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.

2. Quality Management

• Establish and sustain a robust quality management system.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and minimize defects and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.

3. Safety Management

• Provide a safe and healthy workplace through effective safety systems and protocols.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to proactively mitigate hazards.
• Foster a strong safety culture and employee engagement in HSE programs.
• Ensure adherence to local and national safety regulations in the plant.

4. Product Development

• Partner with R&D to drive new product introductions.
• Integrate new products seamlessly into manufacturing processes.
• Enhance product designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams in product launch execution.

5. Procurement & Supply Chain

• Oversee procurement to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of materials and components.
• Implement strategies to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality, or pricing issues.

6. Continuous Improvement & People Development

• Champion Lean practices and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coach and empower teams, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Build a safety-first mindset across the organization.
• Lead with integrity, aligned to company values and code of conduct.

Requirements for the Role

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech.) in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (Full-time).
• Experience
• 15+ years in manufacturing, preferably in the engineering domain.
• Significant leadership experience across multiple plant operations.
• Proven track record in timely delivery, profitability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Leadership & Personal Attributes
• Strong people-oriented leadership style with ability to build and empower diverse, high-performing teams.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrity, sound judgment, and ethical behavior with credibility to earn respect of executive teams.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic.
• Technical & Functional Expertise
• End-to-end manufacturing operations: assembly, fabrication, machining, painting, logistics, and supply chain.
• Expertise in supply base expansion, capability building, and operational scale-up.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing and operational excellence strategies.
• Strong commitment to sustainability, health, safety, environment (HSE), and quality excellence.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, including suppliers, dealers, customers, and labor unions.
• Experience in multicultural, global environments with ability to contribute to global discussions.
• Exposure to automation, digitalization, and data analytics in manufacturing.