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

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

up.

- 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.