Description:

About BGR-Global:

Blue Genes Research (BGR) is a 20-year-old, expert-led, research-driven global boutique in Executive Search, Interim & Fractional Leadership, and Business Advisory Solutions.

We partner with founders and CEOs across India, the Middle East, and 40+ countries through our global networks NPAworldwide and IXPA Global Interim.

Known for our precision, process, and speed, BGR delivers leadership hiring through our proprietary Precision12 process and the CXO72 program for on-demand CXO deployment.

About the Company:

Our client is a globally reputed multinational organization engaged in the manufacturing of seamless tubes and pipes, serving critical sectors such as energy, aerospace, and engineering.

The company is focused on technology-led industrial excellence, with major ongoing initiatives in greenfield and brownfield expansions to strengthen its India operations.

This position will play a key leadership role in executing these expansion projects and driving lean manufacturing excellence.

About the Role:

An experienced Projects Head / Project Manager is required to lead and coordinate the setup of a new greenfield industrial plant, brownfield upgradation, and industrialization of tubular products.

This role will act as a bridge between the plant (business unit) and the customer/sales team, ensuring seamless project execution, milestone tracking, and adherence to industry compliance standards.

The position requires prior experience as a Plant Head (preferably in an aerospace company) and a strong background in greenfield project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution:

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.

- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

- Ensure projects are executed within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination:

- Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and vendors.

- Conduct regular progress meetings and update stakeholders on project status.

- Address and resolve project-related issues proactively.

Risk Management & Compliance:

- Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace industry regulations and quality standards.

Lean Manufacturing:

- Lead global initiatives and implement cost optimisation and quality improvement programs.

- Lead and implement productivity improvement programs.

- Identify and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects.

- Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and productivity improvement initiatives.

- Prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations for management.

Engineering & Plant Maintenance:

- Lead strategies for best-in-class plant maintenance practices.

- Implement maintenance ERP and spares management systems.

- Conduct health and safety audits of equipment.

- Product Qualification & Regulatory Approvals

- Oversee industrialization of investments, including planning of trial production and handover to the production unit.

- Plan tooling, consumables, and spares for successful industrialization.

Qualification:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

- Prior experience in setting up a manufacturing plant or handling greenfield projects.

Experience:

- Minimum 15 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Manufacturing.

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a senior plant leadership role (GM/Director level).

- Strong exposure to seamless tubes & pipes manufacturing is mandatory.

- Proven experience in managing teams.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong project management skills (PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred).

- Experience in engineering/manufacturing project execution.

- Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team coordination.

- In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality and compliance standards (AS9100, NADCAP).

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or other project management tools.