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.
- Strong 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.
- Robust 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