Facility Manager for M.N.C(HVAC)-Pune,Chakan

You are a hands-on and adaptable Facility Manager joining a startup operation in India. Reporting directly to the expatriate Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in building and leading the local operations team. Your main responsibility is to establish a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to shape a new facility from the ground up, working closely with global and regional stakeholders to scale operations and capabilities in India. - Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture - Establish a safety-first mindset across all functions - Recruit, onboard, and train local production, logistics, and support staff - 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 and improvement plans to senior leadership To qualify for this role: - Proven experience leading manufacturing or plant operations - 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) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Lean practices - Technical degree or relevant professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations You should be willing to work flexibly, including outside of standard hours 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.,