Chief Manufacturing Officer

Description:

• Job Title: Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO)
• Industry: Large-Scale Manufacturing / Industrial / Heavy Engineering
• Location: India
• Educational Qualification: B.Tech / BE / M.Tech / MBA / CA qualification will be an added advantage (for strong financial & cost control)

Experience:

• Minimum 22 years of leadership experience in Plant / Operations Management
• Proven track record of managing multiple large plants with full P&L accountability
• Strong experience in handling large, complex, multi-location projects
• Expertise in manufacturing strategy, cost management, automation, and operational excellence
• Strong leadership, HR & IR skills, with experience managing large workforces
• Deep knowledge of statutory compliances and government liaison
• Industry background preferred: Steel, Mining, Heavy Engineering, Auto OEMs, Industrial Equipment, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing, Process Industries ,Cement, Engineering, Building material. Stable career with proven contributions across reputed organizations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing and plant operations across multiple locations with complete P&L ownership
• Oversee execution of large and complex industrial projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Drive operational excellence through digitization, automation, lean manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with Audit, Legal, Safety, Health & Environment standards across all units
• Strengthen and manage Industrial Relations (IR) and stakeholder engagement with government agencies
• Manage production strategy, planning, procurement, and resource allocation
• Drive statutory compliance, regulatory approvals, and government liaison
• Develop long-term strategies for modernization, expansion, and capability building
• Lead CapEx planning, new projects, expansions, modernization & greenfield/brownfield setups
• Build and groom strong plant leadership teams across all units

Candidate Profile:

• Senior manufacturing leader with strong P&L ownership and end-to-end operations leadership across large, multi-unit plants.
• Proven track record in managing large teams, complex manufacturing processes, and high-scale operations.
• Expertise in cost optimization, process excellence, transformation initiatives, kiln operations, quality, project execution, statutory compliance, and multi-plant management.
• Strong leadership, analytical capability, and cross-functional coordination with experience in reputed, structured, and competitive organizations.