Job Description:

We are hiring for an Executive Assistant / Manager - Strategy (Manufacturing) role based at the Corporate Office.

This is a high-impact strategic role reporting directly to the Joint Managing Director, responsible for driving manufacturing governance, strategic initiatives, financial oversight, digital transformation, and cross-functional execution across multiple manufacturing plants.

We are looking for candidates with 8-12 years of experience in Manufacturing Strategy, Plant Operations, Operational Excellence, Corporate Manufacturing, Supply Chain Strategy, Automation, or Strategic Projects. Candidates must have a B.Tech (Core Engineering) along with an MBA from a Tier-1/Premium Institute.

Position Details:

Position: Executive Assistant / Manager - Strategy (Manufacturing)

Location: Corporate Office

Reporting To: Joint Managing Director

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic professional to work closely with the Joint Managing Director in driving manufacturing excellence, strategic initiatives, operational governance, financial oversight, and cross-functional execution across multiple manufacturing plants. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong business acumen, analytical thinking, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Strategy & Governance:

- Drive strategic manufacturing initiatives across multiple plants.

- Standardize Manufacturing MIS and KPI reporting.

- Monitor key manufacturing metrics including OEE, Yield, Productivity, Cost/kg, Rejection, Energy Consumption, and Inventory.

- Track action items from leadership reviews and ensure timely closure.

2. Financial Planning & Cost Optimization:

- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare variance analysis.

- Monitor Capex and Opex budgets.

- Conduct ROI, IRR, and Payback analysis for capital investments.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

3. Strategic Projects:

- Track Greenfield and Brownfield expansion projects.

- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and execution.

- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Finance, and Plant Heads.

4. Digital Transformation & Automation:

- Drive ERP, MES, IIoT, and automation initiatives.

- Coordinate with Corporate IT and plant teams for implementation.

- Track project milestones and ensure system adoption.

5. Executive & Business Support:

- Prepare Board presentations, leadership dashboards, and strategic reports.

- Develop executive summaries, concept notes, and business reviews.

- Support the JMD in strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.

6. Cross-functional Coordination:

- Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, R&D, and Corporate teams.

- Drive collaboration and ensure smooth execution of strategic initiatives.