Chief of Staff | Director | Agro Industry | Rajnandgaon

Wikilabs India; Rajnandgaon; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Rajnandgaon is looking for a Chief of Staff to assist the Founder/Director in various high-impact strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a degree from a top-tier institution and 1-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting strategy formation, managing operations, and conducting financial analysis. The role promises significant mentorship, involvement in top-level decisions, and a clear growth path into leadership roles.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from the Founder/Director

High visibility in top-level decisions

Opportunity for rapid career growth

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, financial analysis, or manufacturing.
• Strong ability to create high-quality presentations and reports.
• Commitment to live long-term in Rajnandgaon.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Founder to create long-term business strategy.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to ensure execution of key priorities.
• Develop detailed financial models for new projects.

Skills

Analytical strength

Financial modelling

Communication

Problem-solving

Operational understanding

Education

Degree from top-tier institution

MBA/Engineering

Job description

Location: Rajnandgaon , Chhattisgarh

Experience: 2-5 years

Education: MBA/ Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and intellectually strong Chief of Staff to support the Founder/Director in strategy, operations, business expansion, and high-impact decision-making. This role acts as a -1 to the CEO/Founder and sits at the core of the Founder’s Office.

The ideal candidate combines analytical strength, operational understanding, and strong business acumen, and is looking for a long-term association. A valid reason to live in/relocate to Rajnandgaon is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Planning

• Act as a strategic partner to the Founder; support in creating long-term business strategy, growth roadmap, and expansion plans.
• Conduct research, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare board-level and investor-level presentations and strategy documents.

Operations & Execution Support

• Work closely with production, operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, HR, and other teams to ensure execution of key priorities.
• Track KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Provide insights from ground operations (especially beneficial with a mechanical/production background).

Financial Modelling & Business Analysis

• Develop detailed financial models for new projects, capex, expansion proposals, and business cases.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Project Management & Special Initiatives

• Lead and coordinate strategic and high-priority projects on behalf of the Founder.
• Ensure timely execution, follow-ups, stakeholder alignment, and result tracking.
• Represent the Founder in internal reviews and external discussions when required.

Founder’s Office / CEO Office Support

• Manage Founder’s priorities, schedules, and action items to ensure optimal time utilization.
• Drive structured communication between the Founder and all department heads.
• Prepare reports, project updates, MIS, and briefing documents for key meetings.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Candidate Profile

Must-Have

• Degree from top-tier institution.
• 1–5 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, financial analysis, or manufacturing.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication — ability to create high-quality presentations and reports.
• High ownership, maturity, and ability to operate independently.
• Valid reason and commitment to live long-term in Raipur.

Preferred

• Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering background.
• Exposure to plant operations, manufacturing processes, or industrial projects.
• Experience in management consulting, founder’s office, or CEO office roles.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, promoter-driven environments.

What This Role Offers

• Direct mentorship and daily interaction with the Founder/Director.
• High visibility and involvement in top-level decisions.
• Rapid learning curve across strategy, operations, finance, and expansion.
• Opportunity to lead critical initiatives early in the career.
• Clear long-term growth path into leadership roles (Strategy, Operations, Business Planning, etc.).