General Manager (Operations – Factory) Manufacturing

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.
• 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.
• 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