Senior General Manager

Position Title: Senior General Manager Plant Head

Location: Mumbai / Pune / Hyderabad / Bangalore

Compensation / Package: 35,000,000 – 75,000,000 (35 – 75 LPA CTC + Performance Incentives)

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Vice President – Operations / Chief Operating Officer (COO) / CEO

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and result-oriented Senior General Manager – Plant Head to lead and manage end-to-end plant operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for manufacturing execution, operational efficiency, quality standards, supply chain alignment, safety (EHS), cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and support expansion strategies across modern facility setups.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Leadership & Operational Strategy

• Oversee and streamline day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet volume, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Formulate and implement long-term and short-term operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage plant budgets, P&L responsibility, CAPEX, and OPEX investments to drive profitability and operational efficiencies.

2. Production, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean manufacturing practices, Six Sigma, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and 5S methodologies across all units.
• Optimize production schedules, reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure strict adherence to international quality guidelines, regulatory standards, and client compliance metrics.

3. EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce robust Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS) policies to maintain a zero-incident work culture.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, environmental regulations, industrial safety norms, and statutory requirements.

4. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless raw material availability and inventory optimization.
• Implement effective inventory control measures to reduce working capital locks.

5. People Leadership & Industrial Relations

• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performance cross-functional team across production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and safety.
• Maintain harmonious Industrial Relations (IR) and positive employee/labor engagements across the facility.
• Drive capability-building and talent development programs across operational tiers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OEE & Productivity Growth: Target OEE achievements and annual productivity improvements.
• Cost Efficiency: COGS reduction, waste minimization, and budget adherence.
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF): High fulfillment rates for scheduled customer deliveries.
• Quality & Safety Metrics: First-time right (FTR) rates, zero critical non-conformances, and zero reportable safety incidents.

Required Candidate Profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline. An MBA/PGDM in Operations or General Management is highly preferred.

• Experience: 18 – 25+ years of core manufacturing/operations experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role as Plant Head / GM / Sr. GM.

• Industry Focus: Open to Auto/Auto Ancillaries, Engineering, Pharma/Biotech, Chemical, FMCG/FMCD, Electronics, or Heavy Industrial Equipment.

• Technical & Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in Lean, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma implementation (Green/Black Belt certification preferred).

• Strong P&L management, financial acumen, and strategic planning expertise.

• Proven leadership in unionized workforce environments and Industrial Relations management.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

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