Job Description :
*Job Title – General Manager (Operations – Factory)*
*Industry:* Wire Manufacturing | Steel | Heavy Engineering
*Location:* Sarigam, Gujarat (GIDC)
*Travel:* As required to Head Office, Mumbai
*Experience Required:* 12+ Years
*Working Days & Timings:*
* 6 Days a Week
* 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
*Compensation (CTC):*
* **Minimum:** ₹12 LPA
* **Maximum:** As per interview performance, experience, and current compensation
*Role Overview*
The General Manager – Operations will be responsible for end-to-end factory operations at the Sarigam manufacturing facility. This role demands a hands-on leader who can drive production efficiency, maintain stringent quality standards, optimize costs, and build high-performing shop-floor teams.
The incumbent will take complete ownership of plant operations, productivity, manpower management, safety, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a wire, steel, or heavy engineering manufacturing environment.
*Key Responsibilities*
*1. Production & Operations Management*
* Oversee daily production operations to meet planned output as per business and customer requirements.
* Track production KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and implement corrective actions.
* Improve machine utilization, reduce wastage, and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
*2. Manpower Management, Team Building & Cost Control*
* Ensure optimal manpower deployment across shifts and production lines.
* Build, mentor, and develop supervisors and shop-floor teams to create a disciplined, performance-oriented culture.
* Work closely with HR on manpower planning, attendance management, and discipline.
* Monitor consumption of raw materials, consumables, and utilities and implement cost-optimization measures.
*3. MIS, Reporting & Cross-Functional Leadership*
* Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports to senior management.
* Present structured action plans for productivity improvement, risk management, and cost control.
* Coordinate with PPC, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Dispatch, and Stores to ensure smooth factory operations.
4. Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure adherence to high quality standards with a strong focus on zero-defect manufacturing.
* Drive root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with Quality and R&D teams to strengthen process and product quality.
5. Safety, Compliance & Factory Administration
* Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with statutory and safety regulations.
* Implement and monitor SOPs and conduct regular safety audits and reviews.
* Coordinate with HR, Security, and Administration to maintain discipline and smooth factory operations.
*Candidate Profile*
* BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in wire manufacturing, steel, or heavy engineering.
* Mandatory experience with organizations having ₹250+ Cr annual turnover and 400+ employees.
* Strong exposure to factory operations, manpower management, cost control, and quality systems.
* Proven leadership, execution capability, and decision-making skills.
* Willingness to relocate to Sarigam, Gujarat is mandatory.
*Key Competencies*
* Production Planning & Control
* Wire / Steel / Heavy Engineering Operations
* Costing, Consumption Monitoring & Cost Optimization
* Team Building & People Leadership
* Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
* Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Kaizen
* Safety, Statutory Compliance & Factory Administration
* Strong MIS & Execution Capability