General Manager Operations

Job Summary

end-to-end plant operations

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Manufacturing

• Lead and manage complete plant operations including

  forging, machining, and heat treatment

  facilities
• Ensure achievement of

  production targets

  , quality standards, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Drive adoption of

  modern manufacturing techniques

  such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and automation
• Optimize

  capacity utilization, cycle time reduction, and productivity improvement

  across all processes

P&L & Cost Management

• Own and manage

  Plant P&L

  , including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Monitor

  energy, consumables, tooling, and manpower costs

  ; implement cost-reduction initiatives
• Improve overall

  EBITDA and plant profitability

  through operational excellence

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with

  automotive quality standards

  (IATF 16949, ISO, customer-specific requirements)
• Drive

  zero-defect culture

  , process capability improvements, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure adherence to

  EHS norms

  , statutory compliance, and workplace safety standards

Maintenance & Engineering

• Oversee

  preventive and breakdown maintenance

  to maximize equipment uptime
• Lead initiatives in

  low-cost automation

  , tooling development, and process optimization
• Collaborate with engineering teams for

  new product development (NPD)

  and process industrialization

People & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop

  production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

• Drive performance management, skill development, and succession planning
  
• Foster a culture of

  discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with

  OEM customers

  , suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in

  customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions

• Support business development through capacity planning and operational readiness
  

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• B.Tech / BE (Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy)

  preferred

• 15+ years

  of experience in automotive manufacturing, with strong exposure to

  forging, machining, and heat treatment

• Proven experience in

  plant operations leadership and P&L management

• Strong knowledge of

  modern manufacturing systems and automation

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to

  press forging / closed-die forging operations

• Experience working with

  Tier-1 / Tier-2 automotive suppliers

• Hands-on involvement in

  capacity expansion, plant setup, or greenfield projects