General Manager - Operation - Manufacturing Firm

We are hiring for GM -Operation for our International client for Chennai location.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing and guiding all aspects of Plant P&L and operations, encompassing Production, Quality, R&D, Process Optimization, Maintenance, Finance, HR, Administration, and EHS functions. Elevating operational standards by enhancing production yield, reducing production costs, minimizing working capital, ensuring service and quality excellence, and prioritizing safety.

2. Coordinating and executing capital expenditures for projects and new investments to foster company growth, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meeting expected quality benchmarks.

3. Cultivating effective communication with external customers, comprehending their needs, and delivering the requisite quality and service.

4. Strengthening and enhancing the team, elevating competencies, and advancing the skill levels of team members.

5. Coordinating departmental efforts in a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Cultivating and nurturing relationships with local authorities.

6. Ensuring smooth operation as per the plan, implementing judicious cost controls, including personnel, equipment, and raw material costs. Developing sound cost control strategies to mitigate operational challenges arising from high costs.

7. A minimum of 20 years of experience in a mechanical manufacturing position within a multinational company in India.

8. Preference given to candidates with a strong understanding of injection moulding and tooling. Possesses effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrates the ability to quickly earn respect and be recognized as a strong leader by both subordinates and peers.