CHIEF EXICUTIVE OFFICER

Job

Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Multi-location (India)

Reporting To: Board of Directors / Promoters

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organisation

Founded in Bangalore in 2010, The company has grown into a trusted uPVC windows & doors specialist across India. Beginning with a focused core team, the company has pioneered modern mobile measurement and purpose-built manufacturing to deliver made-in-India uPVC solutions engineered for durability, low maintenance and high performance.

Manufacturing

& Reach: Strategically positioned Manufacturing plants and showrooms (Bangalore, Belgaum, Goa, Nagpur & Bhubaneswar) ensure fast delivery and local support.

Trusted

by Institutions: Completed major projects for government and institutional clients including MES, HAL, Karnataka Police Housing, Maharashtra Police Housing, RITES, Raipur Development Authority, Zuari Infraworld, Godrej & Boyce, DS Max and many more.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and scale a multi-location manufacturing business. The CEO will be responsible for end-to-end business management, including strategy, operations, P&L ownership, growth, people leadership, and governance.

This role requires a leader who can drive operational excellence, market expansion, profitability, and organizational transformation in a competitive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the long-term vision, strategy, and growth roadmap
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, and product expansion
• Lead business transformation, digital adoption, and modernization initiatives
• Align organizational strategy with board expectations and market dynamics

2. P&L Ownership & Financial Management

• Own and drive profitability, revenue growth, and cost optimization
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure strong financial discipline across plants and business units
• Optimize capital allocation and ROI across operations

3. Manufacturing & Operations Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple plants/locations
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and quality improvements
• Implement best practices in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and automation
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization and supply chain efficiency
• Monitor production planning, inventory management, and cost controls

4. Business Growth & Market Expansion

• Lead sales, business development, and customer engagement strategies
• Strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Expand into new geographies, segments, and distribution channels
• Build a strong market positioning and competitive advantage

5. People & Organizational Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team
• Drive culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee talent strategy, leadership development, and succession planning
• Align HR practices with business goals and workforce productivity

6. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with statutory, labour, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strengthen corporate governance and risk management frameworks
• Drive safety culture across manufacturing units
• Manage audits, legal compliance, and regulatory relationships

7. Stakeholder & Board Management

• Act as the key interface between Board, investors, and leadership team
• Present business performance, risks, and growth strategies
• Ensure transparency and accountability in reporting
• Represent the organization in industry forums and key engagements

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Strategy

• Visionary leadership with strong execution capability
• Business scaling and transformation expertise
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Operational Excellence

• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, automation
• Multi-plant / multi-location management

Financial Acumen

• Strong P&L ownership experience
• Budgeting, cost control, and profitability improvement

People Leadership

• Ability to lead large, diverse teams
• Strong stakeholder management
• Culture building and organizational development

Business & Market Understanding

• Strong understanding of industrial markets
• Customer-centric approach
• Competitive strategy mindset

Eligibility & Experience

• Experience: 15–25+ years in manufacturing / industrial sector
• At least 5–10 years in leadership roles (Business Head / COO / CEO / Plant Head)
• Proven track record of managing multi-location operations
• Experience in scaling business and driving profitability
• Exposure to mid-size to large manufacturing setups

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Production preferred)
• MBA (Preferred – Strategy / Operations / General Management)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth & market expansion
• EBITDA / profitability margins
• Plant productivity & efficiency
• Cost optimization
• Quality metrics & customer satisfaction
• Employee productivity & retention
• Compliance & audit outcomes

Compensation (Market Standard – India)

Variable Pay

• 20% – 50% of CTC based on performance

Long-Term Incentives (Optional but Recommended)

• ESOPs / Equity participation
• Profit-sharing / performance bonus
• Retention bonus

Additional Benefits

• Company car & driver
• Executive health insurance
• Relocation / housing support (if applicable)
• Travel allowances
• Leadership perks

Why This Role is Critical

The CEO will play a pivotal role in:

• Driving business growth and scalability
• Building operational efficiency across locations
• Strengthening market position and profitability
• Creating a future-ready manufacturing organization