Head - Manufacturing

aggreko; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aggreko’s Head of Manufacturing in Pune leads all site operations, driving safety, efficiency and quality across the plant. This executive role partners with India Operations Head and global teams to scale capacity and ensure reliable delivery of critical energy solutions.

The incumbent will architect the annual operating plan, standardize performance metrics, and oversee production, quality assurance, and financial management while developing a robust workforce and succession plans to support

Qualifications

• 15–20 years in manufacturing operations with end-to-end plant management.
• 5–7 years in senior leadership roles, preferably with greenfield or large-scale project experience.
• Engineering graduate with a master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: drive proactive risk identification and incident investigation across site operations.
• Operational Strategy & Performance: develop and execute the operating plan, standardize metrics, and achieve safety, utilization, efficiency and quality targets.
• Production & Quality Assurance: optimize production output, manage costs, maintain product quality, and ensure regulatory compliance through audits.
• Financial Management: collaborate with finance to manage plant budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Workforce Development & Relations: oversee employee relations, recruit and develop a skilled workforce, enforce policies.
• Talent & Succession Planning: train team members and develop succession plans for critical roles.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Master’s in Engineering/Operations/Business Management

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Head - Manufacturing , based in Pune.

The Manufacturing Head at Aggreko's Pune Campus is a key leadership role overseeing all manufacturing operations, responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and strategically scaling capacity. This role involves close collaboration with the India Operations Head and global teams to set up and expand manufacturing capabilities.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you'll do:

• Safety Leadership: Ensure a safe working environment by driving proactive risk identification, incident investigation, and the implementation of corrective actions across all site operations.


• Operational Strategy & Performance: Develop and execute the annual operating plan, standardize operational metrics, and achieve performance standards in safety, line utilization, efficiency, and quality.


• Production & Quality Assurance: Implement strategies to optimize production output, manage costs, maintain product quality standards, and ensure compliance with industry regulations through effective policies and audits.


• Financial Management: Collaborate with finance to develop and manage plant budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor financial performance to achieve cost targets without compromising quality or safety.


• Workforce Development & Relations: Oversee employee and industrial relations, recruit and develop a skilled workforce, foster a culture of teamwork and accountability, and enforce company policies.


• Talent & Succession Planning: Plan and execute comprehensive training for team members and develop succession plans for critical roles to ensure continuous organizational growth and capability.

You are:

• 15-20 years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong grasp of processes, efficiency systems and end to end plant management, including 5-7 years in senior leadership roles, preferably with greenfield or large-scale project experience


• Engineering graduate (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with a master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management preferred


• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale diverse teams with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and safety


• Authentic, inclusive communicator who inspires trust and engagement across a global workforce


• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership skills, able to balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced environment


• Good understanding of Local Laws, dealing with Local Authorities and Government interfaces


• Experience in developing and managing local suppliers and contractors, ensuring alignment with global quality, cost and delivery standards.

What you’ll get:

• A full-time leadership role based in Pune.


• Competitive Compensation & Benefits


• Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward-thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth.


• Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.


• Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.