General Manager

The General Manager Advanced Manufacturing & Process Engineering will be responsible for leading the strategic development, optimization, and automation of manufacturing and production processes. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, introducing cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring best-in-class performance across yield, efficiency, and quality metrics. Lead the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals. Drive the adoption of smart manufacturing principles (Industry 4.0, IoT, robotics, AI/ML) to enhance productivity. Oversee process control strategies and systems to reduce variability, improve yield, and optimize energy usage. Implement advanced automation and digitization tools for continuous monitoring and control of production. Identify and execute cost-reduction, cycle time reduction, and efficiency improvement initiatives. Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve key manufacturing KPIs. Evaluate and deploy next-generation manufacturing technologies and equipment. Work closely with R&D to support scale-up and technology transfer of new products and processes. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to process engineers and other technical staff. Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, ownership, and results. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to ensure process alignment and production targets. Collaborate with safety and compliance teams to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's/Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. - 15-20 years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering, preferably in renewable energy, electronics, automotive, or related sectors. - Proven track record in deploying advanced manufacturing technologies and automation. - Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles. - Experience with MES, SCADA, and real-time data analytics platforms is a plus. - Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.,