General Manager - Manufacturing

Job Purpose :

This is a leadership opportunity to drive manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, localisation and commercial growth in India along with execution of the company's long-term expansion strategy.

Company Background :

A European MNC in the hydraulics and industrial components manufacturing sector with existing India business of approximately INR 10 Crores

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the overall development of the India business.

- Execute the local business plan aligned with company strategy.

- Represent the company with customers, suppliers and institutions.

- Manage production ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

- Industrialize new products transferred from Europe.

- Support sales growth and long-term customer relationships.

- Develop Indian suppliers for global sourcing.

- Implement localization and cost reduction initiatives.

- Build and manage a local engineering team supporting European R&D.

- Full P&L responsibility including revenue, EBITDA, cash generation and working capital.

- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company EHS standards.

- Recruit, develop and motivate the local team.

Candidate Profile :

- Engineering degree.

- 10-15+ years of industrial leadership experience.

- Strong manufacturing and operations background.

- Experience in hydraulics, off-highway or precision industrial components manufacturing.

- Previous experience in the design, manufacturing or commercialization of hydraulic valves and fluid power components is highly desirable.

- Must have Greenfield/ Brownfield factory expansion experience.

- Proven P&L management.

- Leadership and commercial skills