General Manager Manufacturing

Job description

Role & responsibilities • Lead complete plant operations, ensuring uninterrupted production, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to planned output. • Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and improve overall equipment efficiency. • Oversee workforce management including labour handling and team capability development. • Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, sustainability metrices & environmental norms, and statutory regulations applicable to industrial paint manufacturing. • Maintain robust quality control systems ensuring all batches meet specification and customer standards. • Liaise effectively with government bodies and regulatory agencies for audits, inspections, and statutory approvals. • Implement and monitor cost-efficiency measures across materials, processes, and manpower deployment. • Track plant KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and present operational insights to senior leadership. • Champion continuous improvement methodologies to elevate plant performance and operational reliability. Preferred candidate profile • Minimum 20 years of experience in industrial paint or chemical manufacturing, with proven leadership in plant operations. • Demonstrated expertise in managing factory labour, unions, compliance matters, and government interactions. • Strong background in safety management, Sustainability principles, production planning, quality control, and statutory compliance. • Experience implementing productivity enhancement and cost-optimization initiatives.