Chief Executive Officer

: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India Reporting To: Board of Directors Function: Executive Leadership Industry: Manufacturing / Automotive Components

• Who can apply:BU Head/Operations Head/Plant head/CEO/Director/MD/GM

Position Summary The organization is seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its manufacturing operations based in Nashik. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong engineering background, deep expertise in high-volume/mass production environments, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, business growth, and organizational transformation. This role requires a leader who can balance shop-floor rigor with strategic business acumen someone equally comfortable walking the plant floor and sitting across the table with key OEM clients. Key Responsibilities1. Mass Production & Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive high-volume, mass production operations with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, throughput, and delivery reliability.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) practices across the plant.
• Ensure production processes are scalable, standardized, and aligned with industry best practices (TPM, TQM, 5S).
• Oversee capacity planning and capital investment decisions to support growth in production volumes.

2. Operations Management

• Own end-to-end operational performance, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, maintenance, and logistics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs/OKRs across departments to ensure operational targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising product quality or safety standards.
• Ensure robust systems for production planning, inventory management, and vendor/supplier coordination.

3. Sales & Business Development

• Define and execute the organization's sales strategy to expand market share, both in domestic and export markets.
• Build and nurture relationships with OEMs, key accounts, and channel/distribution partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Lead pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and key account management at the senior level.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform product and business strategy.

4. Plant Management

• Provide overall leadership for plant operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and statutory adherence (labor laws, environmental, and industry regulations).
• Manage plant P&L, budgeting, and cost control with full accountability for operational profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and build high-performing plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, industrial relations, and a strong safety culture on the shop floor.

5. Business Transformation

• Lead organization-wide transformation initiatives digitalization, automation, process re-engineering, and Industry 4.0 adoption.
• Drive change management programs to build a performance-oriented and agile organizational culture.
• Identify structural, technological, and process improvements to future-proof the business.
• Champion sustainability, ESG, and long-term competitiveness initiatives.

6. Strategic & Corporate Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's overall business strategy in alignment with Board/promoter objectives.
• Own the company's P&L and deliver on annual budgets, growth targets, and profitability goals.
• Represent the company with key external stakeholders customers, vendors, regulatory bodies, and industry forums.
• Provide regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to the Board.

Candidate RequirementsEducation

• BE / B.Tech (Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline) mandatory
• MBA or PGDM (preferred, not mandatory) in Operations, General Management, or Business Administration

Experience

• 15 to 20+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing/automotive/engineering industries
• Minimum 5 to 7 years in a CEO, Plant Head, or senior General Manager (Operations) role
• Demonstrated experience managing mass production/high-volume manufacturing operations
• Strong exposure to Sales & Business Development in a B2B/OEM-driven industry
• Proven track record of leading business transformation or turnaround initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of production systems, plant operations, and manufacturing excellence frameworks
• Strategic thinking with strong commercial and P&L acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management Board, customers, vendors, employees
• Strong leadership, team-building, and change management capability
• Data-driven decision-making and comfort with digital/automation tools
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Location & Work Conditions

• Base Location: Nashik, Maharashtra
• Frequent travel may be required for customer visits, business development, and multi-site coordination (if applicable)

Apply - amit@optionus.com / Job2@optionus.com