General Manager Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION OF PLANT GM - OPERATIONS

Job Title - General Manager - Operations

Department - Manufacturing / Operations - Wires and Cables Manufacturing

Reporting to - Managing Director / CEO
Experience Required - 5 - 10 Years manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role. Location - Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore.

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Plant General Manager - Operations to lead our manufacturing facility in the wires and cables sector. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe plant operations while driving productivity, quality, and profitability.

Qualifications 1. B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent. 2. Proven expertise in production planning, cost control, and plant automation. 3. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.

Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee the entire plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and dispatch. 2. Develop and execute strategies to achieve production targets, optimize costs, and maintain high-quality standards.

3. Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
initiatives. 4. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and industry norms.

5. Collaborate closely with procurement, R&D, sales, and finance teams for seamless
operations.

6. Lead, mentor, and develop plant teams to build a high-performance culture.

7. Manage audits, reports, and operational reviews to support business goals.
Skills & Competencies

8. Strong leadership and team management skills and excellent decision-making and
problem-solving abilities.

9. Analytical mindset with a focus on operational excellence and effective communication
and stakeholder management. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): 1. On-time delivery & production adherence and Reduction in production cost and wastages. 2. Improvement in overall equipment efficiency (OEE). 3. Compliance with safety & quality standards. 4. Employee productivity and retention and Customer satisfaction (measured by complaints & feedback).

Career Growth & Opportunities
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-growth manufacturing facility with significant impact on the organization operations. It provides a clear progression path to senior leadership positions such as Head of Operations, based on performance. The candidate will gain exposure to strategic initiatives, technology upgrades, and plant expansion projects, while also having the scope to take on cross-functional leadership responsibilities at the corporate level.

Note

If you're interested or know someone who might be, kindly send the following details to hr@sonaligroup.com
Updated resume, Current CTC, Expected CTC, Notice period, Current location, Preferred location.