General Manager - Paints

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC1 Recruitment Services represents a UAE-based manufacturing leader seeking a seasoned General Manager to drive strategy, oversee operations, and expand market presence. The candidate will own P&L, budgets, and lead key department heads across sales, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Ideal credentials include a 10–15 year background in paints/coatings, with MBA preferred. The role calls for strong regulatory knowledge, global market insight, and a proven expansion track record.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in overseeing end-to-end business operations in paints/coatings.
• Experience with P&L ownership, budgeting, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies, annual plans, and growth initiatives to achieve Group objectives.
• Oversee sales, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control.
• Take full responsibility for P&L, budgeting, and leading department heads to achieve objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, risk management, and adherence to Group policies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering or related field

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary INR: Depending on experience and qualifications

About the Client:

A UAE-based company and one of the leading manufacturing firms in the Middle East, offering a diverse range of industrial, commercial, and specialty products.

Job Description:

• Develop and execute business strategies, annual plans, and growth initiatives to achieve Group objectives, improve profitability, and expand market presence.
• Oversee sales, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, cost control, and achievement of business targets.
• Take full responsibility for P&L, budgeting, financial performance, resource allocation, and leading department heads to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational safety, risk management, and implementation of Group policies while monitoring overall business performance and reporting to Group Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• At least 10-15 years of professional experience in the paints, coatings industry, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or general management position.
• Proven track record in overseeing end-to-end business operations within the paints industry, encompassing manufacturing, sales, financial performance, and supply chain management, with strong P&L ownership, cross-functional leadership, and business expansion experience.
• Strong knowledge of paint manufacturing processes, raw materials, product categories, distribution networks, and market dynamics.