Associate General Manager - Factory Operations

Associate General Manager - Operations

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Buildcast: Adani Buildcast is revolutionizing the construction ecosystem by bringing speed, precision, and sustainability to infrastructure development. Through advanced precast technologies, integrated design solutions, and stringent quality standards, we are redefining how India builds. Our goal is to deliver high-performance structures that combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility—enhancing productivity, reducing timelines, and ensuring long-term durability. Adani Precast stands at the forefront of industrialized construction, shaping the future of modern infrastructure.

Job Purpose: Head - Factory lead and oversee all aspects of factory operations in the precast industry by ensuring optimal production schedules, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and efficiently managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional coordination. The Factory Head plays a strategic role in driving productivity, implementing process improvements, fostering team performance, and supporting business growth through operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Execution:

Design operational strategies and set measurable goals in line with project plans and business priorities. Identify opportunities for new projects and prepare necessary proposals and budgets.

Factory Operations & Production Planning:

Oversee day-to-day factory activities including production, scheduling, and logistics to meet business targets. Develop and implement plant schedules aligned with client timelines and business plans.

Compliance Management:

Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations and foster a safety-first culture across the plant. Conduct regular audits, trainings, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Resource Management & Budgeting:

Prepare and monitor factory budgets ensuring cost efficiency and resource optimization. Allocate manpower and material effectively to maintain smooth workflow.

Quality Control:

Enforce quality control standards to ensure output meets specifications and customer expectations.

Process Improvement:

Drive process improvements and introduce new initiatives for operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management:

Coordinate with internal departments (Design, Procurement, Planning, Safety) for seamless execution. Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.

Issue Resolution:

Resolve plant-level issues swiftly including production delays, technical problems, and manpower concerns. Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring challenges.

Documentation & Reporting:

Ensure timely reporting on plant KPIs, production status, quality audits, and resource utilization. Present operational reports to senior management and propose actionable insights.

 

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Quality team

Safety Team

HR & Admin Team

Stock yard

Production Team

Batching plant operations - RMC

Plant and Machineries Team

Technology and R&D Team

Head office

Every Head

Key Stakeholders - External:

Contractor & Client

 

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech degree in Engineering

Work Experience:

Minimum of 16 - 24 yrs of experience in precast

Experience Level

Mid Level