Facility Manager for M.N.C (HVAC)

As a Facility Manager at our startup operation in India, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and leading the local operations team. Your main responsibility will be to establish a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment. You will work closely with global and regional stakeholders to scale our operations and capabilities in India. - Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture prioritizing safety, accountability, and continuous improvement - Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing, and results-driven team environment - Establish and reinforce a safety-first mindset across all functions and levels - Recruit, onboard, and train local production, logistics, and support staff - Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders within the organization - Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Facilities, and HR to ensure smooth plant operations - Lead day-to-day manufacturing, equipment maintenance, and production execution - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality - Support the development and execution of scalable production plans aligned with business growth targets - 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 To qualify for this role, you should have: - Proven experience leading manufacturing or plant operations, ideally in a growing or startup environment - Strong people management and cross-functional coordination skills - Knowledge of Indian regulatory, labor, and safety requirements - Fluency in English and Hindi (or Marathi/local language) with strong communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement practices - A technical degree or relevant professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations You should be willing to work flexibly, including outside of standard hours as required during the ramp-up phase. Balancing hands-on shopfloor presence with administrative/strategic responsibilities and occasional travel for training or supplier visits will be part of the job.,