Oben Electric - Manager - CEO Office

Manager - CEO Office | Manufacturing Industry.
Location: Bengaluru On-site.
Experience: 7-12 years | MBA/PGDM preferred (Engineering background is a plus).
Are you a strategic thinker with a solid grounding in manufacturing operations? Do you enjoy working on cross-functional initiatives and being the right hand to leadership? This role is a high-impact opportunity to work directly with the CEO of a growing manufacturing company.
About the Role:
As Manager - CEO Office, you'll partner with the CEO to lead strategic projects, drive operational excellence across plants, and support key business decisions.
You'll serve as a cross-functional bridge between corporate leadership and core operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:

- Support the CEO in strategic planning, business reviews, and execution of high-priority initiatives.
- Drive performance improvement across manufacturing units (productivity, cost, quality, efficiency).
- Lead cross-plant initiatives (CAPEX projects, automation, sustainability, etc.
- Collaborate with heads of Production, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance to align business goals.
- Build dashboards and reports for CEO-level insights using manufacturing KPIs.
- Handle special, confidential projects including M&A, technology partnerships, and expansion plans.
What We're Looking For:
- 7-12 years of experience in manufacturing strategy, industrial operations, or consulting.

- Strong understanding of plant operations, supply chain, and manufacturing KPIs.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder handling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in ERP tools (SAP, Oracle), MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and multitask in a fast-paced leadership environment.
Bonus If You Have:
- Experience working in the CEO/COO Office or transformation office in a manufacturing setup.
- Exposure to large-scale process improvement, digitization, or operational excellence programs