Proxima Human Capital has been mandated by a listed, technology-driven global advanced materials manufacturing company to identify an accomplished professional for the position of Head – Manufacturing.

The company has a significant international footprint, with customers across 90+ countries, and is currently undertaking major capacity expansion and technology-led transformation of its manufacturing operations.

The position offers an opportunity to lead multiple manufacturing facilities and drive the organisation's next phase of operational excellence, automation, productivity and profitable growth.

The base location is ~ 400 kms from Mumbai

Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations from Order to Despatch, ensuring delivery against customer commitments.
- Lead and integrate multiple manufacturing facilities with common operating standards and performance benchmarks.
- Manufacture products within targeted cost while consistently achieving defined quality standards.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, yield, OEE,



capacity utilisation and margin improvement.
- Lead high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects with measurable financial and operational benefits.
- Institutionalise Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and strengthen equipment reliability.
- Drive Industry 5.0, automation, robotics, digital manufacturing and smart-factory initiatives.
- Lead manufacturing scale-up and commercialisation of new products from pilot stage to stable commercial production.
- Support commissioning, ramp-up and stabilisation of new manufacturing capacities and greenfield/brownfield projects.
- Drive manufacturing cost optimisation covering materials, manpower, energy, utilities, maintenance, scrap and conversion costs.
- Ensure world-class EHS, process safety and statutory compliance.
- Maintain stable and constructive Industrial Relations.
- Lead annual operating plans, manufacturing budgets and CAPEX effectiveness.
- Build a solid succession pipeline an

📌 Manufacturing Operations Leader (Mumbai)
🏢 A Listed Global Advanced Materials Manufacturing
📍 Mumbai