Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Director

Roles and Responsibilities :

COO – Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Lead overall India operations in line with Board-approved strategy.
• Develop and execute annual and mid-term business plans.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, and sustainable growth.
2. Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Oversee statutory filings, licenses, and corporate records.
3. Financial Management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost optimization.
• Monitor profitability, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits.
4. Human Resources & Organizational Development
• Build and lead a high-performing management team.
• Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Promote a collaborative, performance-driven culture and ensure labour law compliance.
5. Business Development & Market Expansion
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
• Support market adaptation and business development initiatives.
• Represent the Company at industry forums and business meetings.
6. Stakeholder Communication
• Act as the key communication link between the Indian Company and Japanese parent company.
• Provide regular strategic, operational, and financial updates to the Board.
• Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder communication.
7. Risk Management & Business Continuity
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, legal, and strategic risks.
• Ensure effective business continuity and crisis management arrangements.
8. Leadership Representation
• Represent the Company in official and external matters.
• Uphold the Company’s reputation, ethical standards, and corporate values.
  
  
Director – Roles, Duties, Accountability & Liabilities

1. Key Duties
• Provide strategic oversight and participate actively in Board decision-making.
• Act in the best interests of the Company and exercise independent judgment.
• Review and approve business plans, budgets, major contracts, investments, and financing arrangements.
• Monitor financial performance, risks, internal controls, and corporate governance.
• Ensure implementation of Board-approved strategies.
• Safeguard Company assets, reputation, and long-term interests.
• Ensure statutory disclosures, reporting, and related-party transaction requirements are met.
2. Statutory Duties
• Act in good faith in furtherance of the Company’s objectives.
• Exercise due care, skill, diligence, and independent judgment.
• Avoid and disclose conflicts of interest.
• Not obtain undue gain or advantage from the position.
• Comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.
3. Accountability & Liabilities
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Be accountable for acts, omissions, or non-compliances attributable to the Director under applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of Company information.
• Comply with applicable fiduciary duties and standards of conduct.

Job Requirements :

• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in corporate management, operations, business strategy, or general management roles.
• Proven experience in leading business operations, organizational development, and execution of annual and mid-term business plans.
• Prior experience in leadership positions such as COO, Business Head, Country Manager, Managing Director, or Board Director preferred.
• Experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to Japanese companies or Japanese corporate culture is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in managing cross-functional teams and driving operational efficiency and business growth.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including coordination with headquarters, board members, regulators, and external partners.
• Exposure to Indian market operations and business expansion initiatives preferred.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Japanese language proficiency will be an added advantage