Facility Manager - HVAC Segment

Company is seeking a hands-on and adaptable Facility Manager to join our startup operation in India.

Reporting directly to the expatriate Operations Manager, this position will play a critical role in building and leading the local operations team.

The Facility Manager will help establish the foundation for a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new facility from the ground up, working closely with global and regional stakeholders to scale our operations and capabilities in India.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Culture

- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are top priorities.

- Lead by example with positive energy to cultivate a collaborative, high-performing, and results-driven team environment.

- Establish and reinforce a safety-first mindset across all functions and levels.

- Act as a cultural and operational bridge between the local team and international management.

Team Building & Development

- Help recruit, onboard, and train local production, logistics, and support staff.

- Build a high-performing team with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs.

- Manage and continuously improve shop efficiency to ensure timely delivery and adherence to production value budgets.

- Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders within the organization.

Operational Execution

- Collaborate closely with Safety, Quality, Facilities, and HR to ensure smooth plant operations.

- Lead day-to-day manufacturing, equipment maintenance and production execution, ensuring quality and delivery expectations are met.

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and visitor-ready work environment.

Planning & Scalability

- Support the development and execution of scalable production plans aligned with business growth targets.

- Assist in implementing systems and processes (e g., ERP, quality standards) suitable for a growing operation.

- Ensure resources and infrastructure are in place to meet increasing production demands.

Communication & Coordination

- Serve as a local leader who effectively communicates with internal teams, external partners, and global management.

- Provide regular updates, performance insights, and improvement plans to senior leadership.

- Work closely with logistics, procurement, and supplier management teams to ensure seamless operational flow.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Proven experience leading manufacturing or plant operations, ideally in a growing or startup environment.

- Strong people management and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Demonstrated ability to build teams and implement operational systems from the ground.

- Knowledge of Indian regulatory, labor, and safety requirements is highly preferred.

- Fluent in English and Hindi (or Marathi/local language); strong communication skills across

diverse audiences.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office.

- Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement practices preferred.

- Technical degree or relevant professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations.

Working Conditions:

- Willingness to work flexibly, including outside of standard hours as required during the ramp-

up phase.

- Balance of hands-on shopfloor presence and administrative/strategic responsibilities.

- Ability to travel occasionally as needed for training or supplier visits.