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Head Manufacturing

Location - Chennai


A leading, diversified organization in the sugar and biofuel sector is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to head integrated operations across multiple plants. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and carries enterprise-wide responsibility for operational performance, manufacturing strategy, and plant excellence.



The mandate is to strengthen manufacturing capability, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth across a complex, multi-site footprint.



Responsibilities:


  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple integrated manufacturing units


  • Drive improvements in throughput, recovery, cost structure, and asset utilization


  • Ensure best-in-class standards in safety, statutory compliance, environmental stewardship, and quality


  • Lead and develop plant leadership teams, building a high-performance manufacturing culture


  • Oversee annual operating plans, manufacturing budgets, and capital investment programs


  • Institutionalize KPI-driven performance management systems


  • Champion modernization initiatives including automation, digitization, and process optimization


  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional leadership including finance, supply chain, HR, and commercial functions


The Ideal Candidate



  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-plant manufacturing operations within the sugar and biofuel industry


  • Strong techno-commercial orientation with hands-on operational depth


  • Deep understanding of sugar processing, co-generation, and distillery operations


  • Proven ability to manage scale, complexity, and diverse teams


  • Track record of driving transformation, performance improvement, and cost leadership


Background & Experience



  • Engineering graduate (Mechanical or Chemical preferred); advanced management qualification desirable


  • Approximately 1822 years of experience, including 35 years in a multi-plant leadership role


  • Experience managing sizable operations with significant turnover and operational complexity


  • Leadership maturity typically aligned with professionals in their mid-career executive phase

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