Associate Director / Director – Manufacturing & Steel

Globe Steels

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Associate Director / Director to lead and transform our manufacturing and steel business toward an “Engineered to Lead” vision.

The role will focus on high-precision manufacturing, operational excellence, global supply chain management, and business growth across precision components, bright bars, forgings, and DIN 4 gears.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead overall manufacturing and business operations across steel and engineered components.

* Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and profitability.

* Drive the company’s transition toward high-value, engineered manufacturing.

* Oversee production of high-precision components, bright bars, forgings, and DIN 4 gears.

* Build and strengthen global supply-chain capabilities, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, and vendor management.

* Develop relationships with global customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.

* Identify new markets, business opportunities, and avenues for international growth.

* Establish strong systems for quality control, process improvement, and operational performance.

* Lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, procurement, quality, sales, and supply chain.





* Monitor key business and operational metrics and take corrective actions when required.

* Drive continuous improvement, automation, technology adoption, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

* Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and safety practices.

* Develop and mentor senior management and operational teams.

Ideal Candidate

* 12+ years of experience in steel, manufacturing, engineering components, automotive, forging, or precision manufacturing.

* Solid leadership experience in a senior management/director-level role.

* Proven experience managing manufacturing operations and large-scale supply chains.

* Strong understanding of steel products, precision components, forgings, bright bars, or gears.

* Experience working with international customers and global supply chains is highly preferred.

* Strong commercial, strategic, and operational decision-making skills.

* Ability to build teams, manage stakeholders, and drive organizational transformation.

* Strong understanding of cost management, quality, productivity, and profitability.

* Engineering or technical degree preferred; MBA/management qualification is an advantage.

Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Director / Director – Manufacturing & Steel (Chennai)
🏢 AltEdge
📍 Chennai