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





recent 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 strong succession pipeline and

develop Plant Heads and manufacturing leaders .

Candidate Profile

Graduate Engineer

with

20+ years of manufacturing/operations experience . Experience should be predominantly in

process manufacturing industries . Proven track record of

leading multiple manufacturing plants

is critical. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt . Strong hands-on experience in

Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Operational Excellence . Demonstrated experience in implementing

automation, robotics and Industry 5.0 / smart manufacturing technologies . Proven record of delivering

manufacturing cost reduction, productivity and margin improvement . Experience in

new-product industrialisation, scale-up and commercialisation . Strong exposure to

EHS, Industrial Relations, planning, budgeting and cost management . Demonstrated capability in





developing manufacturing leadership talent and succession pipelines .

The Leadership Mandate

The successful candidate will be expected to build a

world-class, technology-led and cost-competitive manufacturing organisation

capable of supporting the company's global growth ambitions.

About Proxima Human Capital

Proxima Human Capital is a

Management and Leadership Consulting firm , established in

2008

and headquartered in Chennai. We partner with organisations to accelerate business growth through customised, transformational solutions aligned with their strategic objectives.

Our

Management Consulting

practice helps organisations scale up, improve profitability and transform business performance by strengthening five critical pillars —

Strategy, People, Operations, Finance and Markets . We also support businesses in unlocking value through

strategic investor identification, Mergers & Acquisitions advisory and capital-market readiness .

Our

Leadership Consulting & Executive Search

practice works closely with

Boards, CEOs and business leaders

to assess leadership requirements and identify high-impact executives capable of driving transformation, profitable growth and long-term business success. Our consultative and research-driven approach ensures that leadership decisions are closely aligned with organisational strategy, business priorities and future growth plans.

Proxima Human Capital – Enabling Business Growth through Strategy, Transformation & Leadership.

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