General Manager / Manager – Non Pharma

Harikrushna Machines Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Harikrushna Machines Pvt. Ltd. in Ahmedabad seeks a division leader for its Non-Pharma machinery segment.

You will drive business strategy, oversee projects, and coordinate with design, production, and service teams to deliver turnkey packaging lines for food, cosmetics, dairy and chemicals. You will lead a cross-functional team of sales engineers and project managers, develop market opportunities domestically and internationally, and ensure client satisfaction through high-level negotiations

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of leadership experience in BD, sales or division management in capital goods or packaging machinery.
• MBA in Operations, Marketing, or General Management preferred.
• Deep understanding of packaging requirements and market dynamics in FMCG sectors.
• Strong P&L management and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Division Leadership: Drive the overall business strategy and operational success of the Non-Pharma machinery division.
• Business Development: Identify and capture new market opportunities in the Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Dairy, and Chemical sectors, both domestically and internationally.
• Client Acquisition & Retention: Lead high-level negotiations, build strategic partnerships with key FMCG players, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
• Project Oversight: Coordinate with design, production, and service teams to ensure non-pharma turnkey projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Market Strategy: Analyze competitor activity and industry trends to guide R&D in developing innovative packaging solutions tailored for non-pharma applications.
• Team Management: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of sales engineers, project managers, and technical staff to achieve division targets.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Sales

P&L Management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MBA in Operations, Marketing, or General Management

Job description

Location

Ahmedabad

Experience

5-10 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Division Leadership: Drive the overall business strategy and operational success of the Non-Pharma machinery division.


• Business Development: Identify and capture new market opportunities in the Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Dairy, and Chemical sectors, both domestically and internationally.


• Client Acquisition & Retention: Lead high-level negotiations, build strategic partnerships with key FMCG players, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction.


• Project Oversight: Coordinate with design, production, and service teams to ensure non-pharma turnkey projects (e.g., oil filling lines, cosmetic bottling, dairy packaging) are delivered on time and to specification.


• Market Strategy: Analyze competitor activity and industry trends to guide R&D in developing innovative packaging solutions tailored for non-pharma applications.


• Team Management: Mentor and lead a cross-functional team of sales engineers, project managers, and technical staff to achieve division targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (MBA in Operations, Marketing, or General Management is highly preferred).


• Experience: 7-10+ years of leadership experience in business development, sales, or division management within the capital goods, packaging machinery, or FMCG equipment industry.


• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the packaging requirements, hygiene standards, and market dynamics of the Food, Cosmetic, and Chemical sectors.


• Leadership: Proven track record of scaling a business unit, managing P&L, and leading high-performing teams.


• Communication: Exceptional executive-level presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.