Country Leader/ Country Head - Manufacturing Firm

A leading European multinational manufacturing company with a well-established presence in India is looking to appoint a Country Manager/ Leader - India to lead its next phase of growth. This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for driving business growth, operational excellence, and long-term market expansion.

The Country Manager will have end-to-end responsibility for the India business, with full ownership of P&L, EBITDA performance, CapEx investments, and OpEx optimization. Reporting to the Regional Managing Director (Asia), this leader will drive commercial growth while ensuring world-class manufacturing and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Leadership:

• Own complete P&L responsibility for the India business.
• Develop and execute the India growth strategy aligned with global leadership.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening long-term market positioning.

Operations & Manufacturing:

• Lead manufacturing, production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance functions.
• Ensure operational capacity supports commercial commitments.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Commercial Growth:

• Strengthen relationships with key customers and strategic accounts.
• Expand market share through new business development and partnerships.
• Position the organization as a preferred partner in India's rapidly growing industrial ecosystem.
• Own and deliver the India business's EBITDA, revenue, profitability, and cash flow targets.
• Lead CapEx planning and execution to support business expansion and manufacturing capability.
• Drive OpEx optimization through Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

Leadership:

• Lead a cross-functional leadership team across finance, operations, HR, production, quality, and supply chain.
• Build a high-performance culture with strong accountability and talent development.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global leadership teams.

Governance:

• Ensure compliance with statutory, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage business risks while protecting brand reputation.

Requirement:

• Proven experience as Managing Director, Business Head, Country Head, CEO, or equivalent with full P&L responsibility.
• 15 - 25 years of experience in industrial manufacturing with a Multinational company.
• Strong exposure to operations, commercial leadership, finance, and production.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, or equivalent preferred).
• MBA or equivalent management qualification preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.