General Manager - Operations

General Manager – Operations Heavy Engineering Division | Oswal Energies Ltd. Location: Kalol, Gujarat Function: Manufacturing / Operations Reporting To: Business / Division Leadership Role Overview We are looking for a senior, execution-driven manufacturing leader to take end-to-end ownership of manufacturing operations for our Heavy Engineering Division. The role is responsible for ensuring on-time delivery, manufacturing productivity, quality, cost control, capacity utilization and operational discipline across multiple concurrent engineered-to-order projects. The ideal candidate must be equally comfortable with strategic planning, cross-functional coordination and shop-floor execution and should have a proven track record of improving manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Manufacturing & Operations Lead overall manufacturing operations & drive production against committed project schedules and dispatch milestones. Optimize manpower, equipment, bays, cranes, welding resources and manufacturing capacity. Establish strong daily, weekly and monthly production monitoring systems. Identify and eliminate bottlenecks affecting throughput and delivery. 2. Project Execution Take ownership of manufacturing deliverables across multiple projects. Coordinate closely with Design, Projects, Procurement, SCM, QA/QC and Dispatch . Ensure production priorities remain aligned with project and customer commitments. 3. Productivity & Manufacturing Excellence Drive measurable improvement in labour productivity, welding productivity, machine utilization and capacity utilization . Reduce rework, idle time, waiting time, bottlenecks and non-value-added activities. Establish clear KPIs and accountability across manufacturing functions. Implement lean, visual-management and structured problem-solving practices wherever relevant. 4. Quality & Technical Compliance Ensure manufacturing complies with applicable ASME, API, ASTM, client specifications and project requirements . Work closely with QA/QC to minimize NCRs, rework and inspection delays. Ensure effective control of welding, NDE, PWHT, dimensional inspection, material traceability and documentation. Drive a strong Right First Time culture. 5. Cost & Commercial Performance Control manufacturing cost against approved project budgets. Monitor labour hours, consumables, subcontracting, material utilization and rework. Identify and address cost overruns at an early stage. Work with Estimation / Commercial teams to establish realistic manufacturing cost and productivity benchmarks. 6. Capacity & Resource Planning Match manufacturing capacity with the business/project pipeline. Plan manpower, equipment, facilities and subcontracting requirements. Identify capacity constraints and recommend appropriate corrective actions or investments. Optimize the balance between in-house and outsourced manufacturing. 7. Leadership Lead and develop the manufacturing leadership and shop-floor teams. Establish clear ownership, accountability and performance standards. Build a disciplined, high-performance manufacturing culture. Strengthen capabilities across Production, Planning, Welding, Methods and Manufacturing Engineering. Key Performance Areas The role will be measured primarily on: On-time manufacturing & dispatch Production plan adherence Manufacturing productivity Capacity utilization Welding productivity Manufacturing cost versus budget Rework / NCR levels Material utilization Inspection readiness and first-time acceptance Overall project execution predictability Candidate Profile Experience 18–25+ years of overall experience , with significant experience in manufacturing / operations leadership. Proven experience managing Heat Exchangers, Process Skids & Piping Equipment. Experience with complex fabrication and project-based manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, NDE, PWHT, dimensional control and inspection . Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and manufacturing resources. Proven track record of improving delivery, productivity, quality and cost performance . Preferred Industry Exposure Heavy Engineering | Oil & Gas | Energy | Process & Industrial Equipment | EPC / Project Manufacturing Experience in engineered-to-order, complex fabrication and project-driven manufacturing environments will be highly preferred. Leadership Expectations We are looking for a leader who is: Execution-oriented and accountable Technically strong Data and KPI driven Decisive in resolving bottlenecks Commercially aware Hands-on with strong shop-floor understanding Capable of building high-performance teams The successful candidate will be expected to bring greater predictability, discipline, productivity and accountability to the manufacturing organization and create a scalable operating platform for the Division's growth. Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in Operations / Manufacturing / Management will be an advantage. Experience Level 18–25+ years | Senior Manufacturing / Operations Leadership This is a high-impact leadership position for a professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead manufacturing operations and deliver measurable business results. 📩 Express Your Interest: Send your updated CV to careers@oswalenergies.com or direct message on LinkedIn. #Hiring #JobOpening #ExecutiveSearch #GMOperations #GMManufacturing #HeavyEngineering #OilAndGas #ASME #ProcessEquipment #OswalEnergies