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General Manager Operations and Administration Gurgaon 10+ Years

Gurgaon · Full Time · 10–15 years

Key area: General Management

General Manager Operations and Administration – Gurgaon (Sohna Road) – Work from Office – Full Time – 10 to 15 Years We are hiring a General Manager – Operations and Administration (Office Admin and Operations Head) in Gurgaon, Haryana. The role suits an Admin and Operations Head, AGM Operations, Accounts and Admin Manager or General Affairs Manager who can run office operations, accounts, finance, purchase and administration for the India entity of a global engineering group. The company delivers turnkey industrial engineering projects for leading automotive manufacturers in India and overseas. This is the first senior hire for its India office: you will run the back office end to end, advise overseas leadership on Indian rules and practices, and build a small accounts, purchase and admin team. POSITION SNAPSHOT • Job title: General Manager – Operations and Administration (Office Admin and Operations Head) • Location: Sohna Road, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Haryana – work from office, travel to customer sites as needed • Experience: 10 to 15 years, with at least 3 years heading an office or business unit • Employment type: Full time, permanent • Working days: 6-day week, Indian working hours (5-day week candidates also considered) • Reports to: India Director and overseas group leadership • Team: Accounts executive, purchase executive and admin support (to be hired) • Industry: Turnkey engineering / EPC / capital equipment / automotive KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operations management • Run day-to-day operations of the Gurgaon office and support project teams working at customer sites across India • Plan and coordinate site logistics: travel, accommodation, transport, tools and material movement for site crews • Set up operating processes, approvals, MIS and monthly reporting to the overseas headquarters Accounts and finance • Oversee bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank operations and month-end closing • Manage GST, TDS and other statutory filings with the external CA; coordinate the statutory audit • Prepare budgets, cash-flow forecasts and project cost tracking Purchase and vendor management • Run purchasing of fabrication, bought-out items, consumables and services for projects and the office • Build and manage the vendor base: quotations, negotiation, purchase orders, delivery follow-up and payments Office administration and compliance • Manage facilities, assets, IT, security, insurance and the travel desk • Track company-law, tax, labour and local compliance; advise overseas leadership on Indian rules and practices • Act as the local point of contact for authorities, landlords and service providers People management • Lead and build the admin team (accounts, purchase and admin executives); set goals and review performance • Work closely with the HR executive on headcount planning and onboarding REQUIRED SKILLS • 10 to 15 years in operations management, accounts and office administration • At least 3 years heading an office, branch or business unit • Hands-on knowledge of Indian accounting, GST, TDS, statutory compliance and audits • Purchase, procurement and vendor management experience • Clear spoken and written English; comfortable reporting to an overseas headquarters • Graduate (B.Com, BBA or B.Tech); MBA or CA-Inter preferred PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE • Turnkey engineering, EPC, capital equipment, fabrication or automotive supplier companies • Indian subsidiary of a foreign (Japanese, Korean, South-East Asian or European) company • Setting up a new office, branch or young entity in India • Some technical or project exposure (helpful, not essential) SOFT SKILLS • Hands-on and organised; comfortable doing the work while building the team • Practical communicator who can explain Indian practices to overseas colleagues • High integrity in handling money, vendors and approvals FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What does a General Manager – Operations and Administration do in this role? They run the India office end to end: operations, accounts and finance, purchase and vendors, office administration and compliance, and they lead a small admin team. Where is this job located? Sohna Road, Gurgaon (Gurugram), Haryana. It is a work-from-office role with travel to customer sites in India when needed. How much experience is required? 10 to 15 years in operations, accounts and administration, including at least 3 years heading an office or business unit. Does this role include HR? No. A separate HR executive handles HR operations. The General Manager works with them on headcount planning and onboarding. Which backgrounds fit best? Admin and Operations Heads, AGM Operations, Accounts and Admin Managers and General Affairs Managers from engineering, EPC, capital equipment or automotive companies, especially Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies. What are the working days? A 6-day week on Indian working hours. Candidates who prefer a 5-day week are also considered. HOW TO APPLY Apply on this page, or send your CV to hello@savannahr.com with the subject "GM Operations and Administration – Gurgaon".

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CEO EMS PCBA Manufacturing Pune 20+ Years

Pune · Full Time · 20–30 years

Key area: General Management

CEO, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and PCBA Manufacturing | Pune | Full Time | 20+ Years We are hiring a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an established Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and PCBA manufacturing company in Pune, Maharashtra. The company builds printed circuit board assemblies and complete electronic products for OEM customers across automotive, EV, industrial, telecom and consumer electronics, with in-house SMT, THT, box build, system integration and testing capabilities. As CEO, you will own the full P&L and lead the next phase of growth: winning new OEM customers, scaling manufacturing capacity, improving margins and building a leadership team that can run the business at a much larger scale. This is a hands-on leadership role for an EMS industry veteran who is equally comfortable on the shop floor, in a customer boardroom and in an investor review. POSITION SNAPSHOT • Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), PCBA and Contract Electronics Manufacturing • Location: Pune, Maharashtra (on-site) • Employment Type: Full Time • Experience: 20+ years in electronics manufacturing, with senior P&L leadership • Education: B.E. / B.Tech mandatory; MBA preferred • Reports to: Board of Directors / Promoters • Functions leading: Sales and Business Development, Production, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality and support functions KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Growth and Strategy • Drive revenue growth and profitability of the business against an agreed multi-year plan. • Develop and execute the business strategy, including segment focus, capacity roadmap and investment priorities. • Expand the customer base across automotive, EV, industrial, telecom, consumer electronics and related electronics segments. • Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, new market segments and value-added services such as box build and system integration. • Build a healthy, diversified order book and reduce dependence on any single customer or segment. Operations Leadership • Lead Sales, Production, Supply Chain and Program Management as one integrated business. • Drive world-class manufacturing practices across SMT, THT, box build, system integration and testing operations. • Deliver on productivity, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives (PQDC). • Champion lean manufacturing, yield improvement, first-pass yield, OEE and capacity utilisation. • Ensure robust NPI (new product introduction) processes from RFQ and DFM to prototype and volume ramp-up. • Uphold quality systems and certifications relevant to EMS customers, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and IPC standards. Financial and P&L Management • Own business profitability, EBITDA and overall financial performance. • Drive material cost optimisation, component sourcing strategy and conversion cost reduction. • Improve working capital through inventory, receivables and payables discipline. • Set and track business KPIs, and ensure revenue and margin targets are met. • Lead annual operating plans, capex decisions and quoting / pricing governance. Customer and Stakeholder Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective OEM customers. • Lead strategic customer discussions, commercial negotiations, contract terms and quarterly business reviews. • Represent the company with customers, investors, partners, suppliers and industry bodies. • Present business performance, risks and growth plans to the Board and promoters. Organisation Building • Build leadership capability across functions and develop a strong second line of leaders. • Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, ownership and execution. • Strengthen systems, governance, ERP and organisational processes to support future scale. • Attract and retain top manufacturing, engineering and commercial talent. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) • Revenue growth • New business acquisition and new OEM customer wins • Order book growth • EBITDA and profitability • Gross margin improvement • Customer satisfaction and on-time delivery • Working capital efficiency • Capacity utilisation REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • 20+ years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), PCBA or contract electronics manufacturing. • Proven track record in a CEO, Business Head, COO or General Manager role with full P&L responsibility. • Deep, hands-on understanding of SMT, THT, box build, system integration and testing processes. • Demonstrated success in winning and growing OEM accounts in automotive, EV, industrial, telecom or consumer electronics. • Strong commercial acumen: costing, quoting, pricing, contract negotiation and margin management. • Solid grasp of electronics supply chain, component sourcing and inventory management. • Experience scaling a manufacturing business, adding capacity, and building teams and processes. • B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline (mandatory). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • MBA or equivalent management qualification. • Experience in automotive or EV electronics programmes and IATF 16949 environments. • Exposure to export customers, global OEMs or multinational EMS companies. • Experience working with promoters, private equity or institutional investors. • Familiarity with government manufacturing incentives in India such as PLI schemes. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES • Hands-on, execution-oriented leader who balances day-to-day operations with long-term growth. • Strategic thinker with strong business and financial judgement. • Customer-centric, credible and persuasive with senior OEM stakeholders. • Builds trust, develops people and holds teams accountable. • Data-driven decision maker who runs the business on clear KPIs. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR A seasoned EMS leader who has run, or been a close number two in running, an electronics manufacturing business, and who wants to take full ownership of growth. You know what it takes to win OEM programmes, ramp them reliably on the shop floor and turn them into profitable, long-term revenue. If you are ready to lead a Pune-based EMS company through its next stage of scale, we would like to hear from you. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What does this CEO role in EMS involve? The CEO leads the entire Electronics Manufacturing Services business: revenue growth, OEM customer acquisition, manufacturing operations (SMT, THT, box build, testing), supply chain, P&L and organisation building. Where is this CEO job located? Pune, Maharashtra, India. The role is full time and on-site. How much experience is required? 20+ years in electronics manufacturing, EMS or PCBA, including senior leadership with P&L ownership. What qualifications are required? A B.E. / B.Tech is mandatory. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory. Which industries does the company serve? Automotive, EV, industrial, telecom, consumer electronics and related electronics segments. How will success be measured? Through revenue growth, new business acquisition, order book growth, EBITDA, gross margin, customer satisfaction, working capital efficiency and capacity utilisation. Keywords: CEO jobs Pune, Chief Executive Officer EMS, EMS CEO, PCBA manufacturing CEO, electronics manufacturing CEO jobs, contract electronics manufacturing leadership, SMT THT box build, business head electronics manufacturing, P&L head manufacturing Pune, CXO jobs Pune.

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Chief Operating Officer COO FMCG Food Manufacturing 10+ Years

Gurgaon · Full Time · 10–18 years

Key area: General Management

Chief Operating Officer (COO) | FMCG / Food Manufacturing | Gurugram | Full Time | 10-18 Years A fast-growing, founder-led consumer food brand is hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. This is a hands-on business leadership role for an operator who has scaled an FMCG, food and beverage, frozen foods, QSR, retail or D2C business, and who can own manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, P&L and growth across retail, online, B2B and emerging channels. You will partner directly with the founders to take the business from a founder-led setup to a process-driven, profitable organisation, building the systems, SOPs, teams and infrastructure needed for the next phase of growth. POSITION SNAPSHOT - Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Location: Gurugram, Delhi NCR (work from office) - Experience: 10-18 years in operations, general management, supply chain or manufacturing leadership - Industry: FMCG / Food and Beverage / Frozen Foods / Consumer Brands - Employment type: Full time - Reports to: Founders KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Growth and Strategic Leadership - Drive the overall business strategy and execution roadmap to deliver aggressive growth targets - Build and scale the organisation from a founder-led setup to a process-driven business - Identify new growth opportunities across retail, distribution, online, B2B and emerging channels - Partner with the founders on long-term business planning, expansion strategy and profitability improvement - Lead annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting and business reviews Operations and Manufacturing Excellence - Oversee end-to-end operations including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution - Establish scalable operational processes and performance metrics across the organisation - Drive productivity improvement, cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives - Lead capacity planning and infrastructure expansion, including manufacturing facilities and operational assets - Ensure timely execution of plant setup, commissioning and expansion projects Supply Chain and Inventory Management - Build robust supply chain systems that support rapid growth while minimising wastage and stock-outs - Optimise procurement, vendor management, inventory planning and demand forecasting - Improve working capital efficiency through strong inventory controls and supply chain planning - Strengthen distributor and channel fulfilment capabilities Profitability and Financial Management - Drive revenue growth while protecting contribution margins and profitability - Run the business on data through KPI dashboards and performance reviews - Improve cost structures across operations, procurement, logistics and support functions - Identify and execute initiatives that improve EBITDA and cash flow Process Excellence and Compliance - Design and implement SOPs across functions to improve consistency, accountability and efficiency - Establish governance frameworks, internal controls and compliance processes - Build reporting structures and management systems that enable faster, better decisions Commercial and Market Expansion - Support the development and scaling of new business verticals and revenue streams - Work with sales and marketing to drive market penetration and customer acquisition - Strengthen channel partnerships and distribution networks across geographies - Keep operational capability aligned with commercial growth plans Team Building and Leadership - Build, mentor and lead high-performing cross-functional teams - Create a culture of ownership, accountability, speed and execution excellence - Develop organisation structures and talent pipelines to support growth REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - 10-18 years in operations, business leadership, supply chain, manufacturing or general management - Proven experience scaling a consumer, FMCG, food and beverage, frozen foods, QSR, retail or D2C business - Demonstrated success taking a business from early-stage growth to scaled operations - Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cold chain / supply chain management and distribution networks - Track record of driving revenue growth while improving profitability and operational efficiency - Experience setting up processes, SOPs, governance structures and performance management systems - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth and profitability PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE - FMCG and packaged foods - Frozen foods and dairy - Food and beverage, QSR and café retail chains - D2C and omnichannel consumer brands SOFT SKILLS - Excellent leadership and stakeholder management - Strong execution focus and bias for action - Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Clear, data-driven decision maker COMPENSATION AND LOCATION - Location: Gurugram, Delhi NCR (work from office) WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR A growth-oriented, execution-focused operator who has built and scaled a consumer business before, is equally comfortable on the plant floor and in the boardroom, and wants to be the founders' right hand in building a profitable, process-driven company.

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