Head of Manufacturing

Happy to present an excellent career opportunity with India’s leading listed company in the equipment manufacturing

NOTE: candidates with experience of leading plants preferably in printing, packaging, automation, or industrial equipment sectors may ONLY consider applying for this role

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Qualification Preferred:

MBA in Operations/Industrial Management (preferred)

Role Overview:

The Head – Manufacturing will lead end-to-end operations across the companies Nalagarh, Guwahati, and Jammu manufacturing plants. This strategic leadership role involves driving operational excellence, implementing digital and lean manufacturing systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and leading high-performance teams to deliver world- class productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Manufacturing Leadership

• Develop and implement plant-level and company-wide manufacturing strategies
• Lead capacity planning, technology upgradation, and capital investment decisions
• Drive digital transformation, including adoption of Industry4.0 tools
• Collaborate with senior management on budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee day-to-day production across all plants ensuringKPIs are met (OEE, throughput, cost/unit, uptime)
• Institutionalise Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma practices to reduce waste and enhance productivity
• Optimize utilisation of manpower, machinery, and materials through structured audits and root cause analysis
• Benchmark best practices and drive process innovation in collaboration with technical and service teams

Quality, Safety &Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, environmental regulations, and statutory norms
• Promote a zero-accident safety culture and lead preventive programs
• Lead internal and external audits, RCA/Corrective Action implementation, and regulatory reporting

Multi-Plant Coordination

• Standardize SOPs, production processes, and safety practices across Nalagarh, Guwahati, and Jammu
• Facilitate best-practice sharing and cross-plant collaboration for operational consistency
• Provide remote and on-ground support to ensure site performance alignment

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and review performance of FactoryManagers and cross-functional plant teams
• Conduct regular performance reviews, talent retention planning, and leadership development
• Foster strong collaboration with HR, Technical, and National Service heads
• Represent plant operations in leadership forums and report on risks, trends, and improvement areas

Experience required:

• 15–20 years in manufacturing, preferably in printing, packaging, automation, or industrial equipment sectors
• 4+ years in plant leadership roles
• Exposure to customer-facing service or sales functions(6–8 years) is a plus for end-to-end value chain understanding
• Demonstrated success in multi-plant management and cross-functional leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Visionary leader with strong execution orientation
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, and quality tools
• Ability to lead change, motivate teams, and build scalable operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for innovation, cost-efficiency, and continuous improvement