General Manager – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

The General Manager leads the company's manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, cost‑effective, high‑quality production while maximizing resource utilization. The role also oversees operational management and may take additional HOD responsibilities for product R&D.

Key responsibilities

• Set and monitor production objectives, schedules, manpower and resource allocation to meet QCDS targets.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination among Production, QA/QC, Engineering, Procurement, R&D, Finance, HR and other departments.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, equipment reliability and investment planning.
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for production heads, managers and supervisors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in senior management (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager).
• Proven experience managing large‑scale production, cross‑functional teams and driving operational excellence.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• GMP, HACCP, ISO food safety standards
• Quality Management systems
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Project Management