General Manager (GM)
Company: JAROS Industries Private Limited
Location: Vapi, Gujarat
Reports To: Managing Director / Board of Directors
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (Tube & Pipe Straightening Machines)
Job Purpose
The General Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing all business operations of the company, ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong expertise in manufacturing, engineering, business development, and team management within the heavy machinery or industrial equipment sector.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
- Develop and execute long-term business strategies to enhance market share and profitability.
- Drive annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
- Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities in domestic and international markets.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies.
- Support the Board and Managing Director in achieving organizational objectives.
Operations & Manufacturing Management
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, including fabrication, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met.
- Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage supply chain activities, procurement planning, inventory control, and vendor development.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Sales, Marketing & Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and implement B2B sales strategies to increase revenue and expand market presence.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, OEMs, and industrial clients.
- Support proposal preparation, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and order conversion.
- Ensure effective after-sales support, technical service, and customer satisfaction.
- Represent the company at industry exhibitions, trade shows, and business forums.
Engineering & Product Development
- Collaborate with engineering teams to drive product innovation and continuous product improvement.
- Support development of customized machinery solutions based on customer requirements.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, product reliability, and manufacturing feasibility.
Financial Management
- Manage overall Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility.
- Monitor financial performance, cash flow, operating costs, and profitability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure efficient utilization of company resources and capital investments.
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop department heads across Production, Engineering, Sales, Purchase, Finance, and HR.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive manpower planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Promote workplace safety, employee engagement, and organizational discipline.
Key RequirementsEducation
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA in Operations Management, General Management, or Business Administration preferred.
Experience
- 12–15+ years of experience in industrial machinery manufacturing or heavy engineering.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership position such as Plant Head, Operations Head, Business Unit Head, or General Manager.
- Experience in machine tools, tube/pipe mill equipment, metal processing machinery, or related sectors preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, machining, assembly operations, and industrial manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of production planning, quality management systems, and supply chain operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong commercial and financial management capabilities, including P&L responsibility.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong business development capabilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue growth and profitability.
- Production efficiency and capacity utilization.
- On-time delivery performance.
- Product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Cost reduction and operational improvements.
- Employee productivity, retention, and engagement.
- Market expansion and new business acquisition.
Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
