Position Title

Deputy General Manager (DGM) /General Manager ( GM ) Manufacturing

About the Company A leading industrial Coil Paint manufacturer known for its robust product portfolio, advanced production technologies, and commitment to operational excellence. The company maintains strong compliance standards and a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview The Deputy General Manager – Manufacturing will provide strategic and operational leadership for the industrial paint plant. The role involves end-to-end oversight of manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity enhancement, process optimization, adherence to statutory requirements, and smooth coordination with labour including contract labour , and government authorities. The position is critical for driving plant performance, maintaining consistent production quality, and strengthening a safe, sustainable , compliant, and effective manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complete plant operations, ensuring uninterrupted production, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to planned output.
- Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and improve overall equipment efficiency.
- Oversee workforce management including labour handling and team capability development.
- Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, sustainability metrices & environmental norms, and statutory regulations applicable to industrial paint manufacturing.
- Maintain robust quality control systems ensuring all batches meet specification and customer standards.
- Liaise effectively with government bodies and regulatory agencies for audits, inspections, and statutory approvals.
- Implement and monitor cost-efficiency measures across materials,



processes, and manpower deployment.
- Track plant KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and present operational insights to senior leadership.
- Champion continuous improvement methodologies to elevate plant performance and operational reliability.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 20 years of experience in industrial paint or chemical manufacturing, with proven leadership in plant operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing factory labour, unions, compliance matters, and government interactions.
- Strong background in safety management, Sustainability principles, production planning, quality control, and statutory compliance.
- Experience implementing productivity enhancement and cost-optimization initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, plant engineering, and industrial paint production.
- Excellent negotiation and liaison capabilities with unions and regulatory bodies.
- High level of operational discipline, analytical thinking, and decision-making ability.
- Competence in cross-functional coordination, crisis management, and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Age & Education Criteria

- Age Range: 40 – 50 years
- Education: B. Tech /MTech in Paint Technology / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Role: Production & Manufacturing - Other, Industry Type: Chemicals (Paints), Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Production & Manufacturing - Other Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Any Specialization Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Plant Head ManufacturingFactory Operations

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