CEO

Michael Page; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is engaged to identify a seasoned business leader for a premier Indian manufacturing client. The candidate will drive strategic goals, oversee operations, and manage budgeting while building strong stakeholder relationships and pursuing growth opportunities.

The role demands a track record in large-scale manufacturing, change management, and effective leadership of cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 8-10 years in a P&L leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and driving profitable growth.
• Strong experience in strategy formulation, business transformation, operational excellence, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's strategic goals.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency.
• Manage financial planning and budgeting.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify and explore growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Lead and inspire the management team.
• Monitor market trends to stay competitive.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Change management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Opportunity to spearhead strategic expansion & operational excellence
• Influence key decisions across operations, sales, finance & sustainability

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Indian manufacturing organization with a strong legacy and reputation in the packaging industry. The company operates integrated production facilities, serves a diverse customer base across domestic and international markets, and is focused on growth through operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.

Job Description

• Develop and implement the organisation's strategic goals.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency.
• Manage financial planning and budgeting.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify and explore growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Lead and inspire the management team.
• Monitor market trends to stay competitive.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is a seasoned business leader from the manufacturing sector, preferably from industries such as:

• Chemicals
• Agrochemicals
• Cement
• Textiles

Preferred Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 8-10 years in a P&L leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations and driving profitable growth.
• Strong experience in strategy formulation, business transformation, operational excellence, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in revenue growth, cost management, and capital deployment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a reputed and growing manufacturing enterprise.
• Significant influence on business strategy and organizational direction.
• Platform to drive transformation, expansion, and long‑term value creation.