PROJECT MANAGER – PROJECTS & LEAN MANUFACTURING

About BGR-Global

20-year-old, expert-led, research-driven global boutique

India, the Middle East, and 40+ countries

precision, process, and speed

About the Company

globally reputed multinational organization

technology-led industrial excellence

key leadership role

About the Role

Projects Head / Project Manager

plant (business unit)

prior experience as a Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure projects are executed within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and update stakeholders on project status.
• Address and resolve project-related issues proactively.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace industry regulations and quality standards.

Lean Manufacturing

• Lead global initiatives and implement cost optimisation and quality improvement programs.
• Lead and implement productivity improvement programs.
• Identify and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects.
• Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations for management.

Engineering & Plant Maintenance

• Lead strategies for best-in-class plant maintenance practices.
• Implement maintenance ERP and spares management systems.
• Conduct health and safety audits of equipment.

Product Qualification & Regulatory Approvals

• Oversee industrialization of investments, including planning of trial production and handover to the production unit.
• Plan tooling, consumables, and spares for successful industrialization.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

  .
• Prior experience in setting up a manufacturing plant or handling greenfield projects.

Experience

• Minimum

  15 years of experience

  in

  Project Management, Engineering, or Manufacturing

  .
• Minimum

  5–7 years of experience

  in a

  senior plant leadership role

  (GM/Director level).

• Strong exposure to seamless tubes & pipes manufacturing

  is mandatory.
• Proven experience in managing teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills (PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred).
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing project execution.
• Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality and compliance standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or other project management tools.

Location

Pune, India